What is #but used for?

#but is a popular hashtag used on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn to categorize content. It has 6 related hashtags. The best hashtags to pair with #but are: #not, #the, #i, #aint, #thats.

What are the best hashtags to use with #but?

Based on analysis of 163 posts, the top hashtags to combine with #but are: #not, #the, #i, #aint, #thats. These have high relevance scores averaging 7% and are used by 66% of top-performing posts.

How many hashtags should I use with #but?

For Instagram, use 20-30 hashtags including #but. For TikTok, use 3-5 hashtags. For YouTube, use 3-5 in description. For LinkedIn, keep it to 3-5 professional hashtags. Studies show this can increase engagement by +21%.

How do I use #but on Instagram?

On Instagram, add #but in your caption or first comment with 20-30 related hashtags. Best tags to combine: #not, #the, #i. Use in Stories and Reels for extra discovery.

Does #but work on TikTok?

Yes! Use #but with 3-4 related hashtags like #not and #the. Posts using #but see 3.5x more reach on average. TikTok prioritizes content quality, so pair with trending sounds.

Can I use #but on YouTube?

Yes, add #but to your video title — first 3 hashtags appear above the title. Include related tags like #not, #the in your description. Works great for YouTube Shorts.

Is #but still popular in 2026?

Yes! #but remains highly popular in 2026 with 6 related hashtags and 163+ posts analyzed. 66% of top-performing posts in this niche use #but or related tags.

What hashtags are similar to #but?

Similar hashtags to #but include: #not, #the, #i, #aint, #thats, #yet. These share 7% average relevance and can increase reach by 3.5x when used together.

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Discover 6 trending hashtags related to #but for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & LinkedIn in 2026.

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Best hashtags to use with #but:

#not, #the, #i, #aint, #thats

Based on analysis of 163 posts • 6 related hashtags found

📊 #but Statistics & Insights

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+21%

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Data based on analysis of 163+ posts using #but • Updated 2026

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Instagram Hashtags

30 hashtags • Caption or comment

#but #not #the #i #aint #thats #yet

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TikTok Hashtags

5 hashtags • Video caption

#but #not #the #i #aint

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YouTube Hashtags

5 hashtags • Title & description

#but #not #the #i #aint

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LinkedIn Hashtags

5 hashtags • Professional posts

#but #not #the #i #aint

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How to Use #but on Each Platform

Platform-specific strategies to maximize your reach with #but

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Instagram

20-30 hashtags recommended

✓Add #but in your caption or first comment
✓Mix #not, #the, #i for best reach
✓Use in Stories and Reels for extra discovery
✓Combine popular hashtags with niche-specific ones
→Pro tip: Save hashtag sets for quick reuse

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TikTok

3-5 hashtags recommended

✓Less is more — use #but + 3-4 related tags
✓Check FYP trends for #but variations
✓Pair with trending sounds for algorithm boost
✓Content quality matters more than hashtag count
→Pro tip: Add hashtags at end of caption

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YouTube

3-5 hashtags recommended

✓Add #but in video title for visibility
✓First 3 hashtags show above video title
✓Include in description with related: #not, #the
✓Add to video tags for search ranking
→Pro tip: Use Shorts with hashtags for discovery

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3-5 hashtags recommended

✓Keep #but professional and industry-relevant
✓Add hashtags at the end of your post
✓Follow #but to engage with community
✓Combine with thought leadership content
→Pro tip: Check hashtag followers before using

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Best #not hashtags Best #the hashtags Best #i hashtags Best #aint hashtags Best #thats hashtags Best #yet hashtags

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