What is #following used for?

#following is a popular hashtag used on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn to categorize content. It has 44 related hashtags. The best hashtags to pair with #following are: #follower, #follows, #followers, #pleasefollow, #followforfollowback.

How many hashtags should I use with #following?

For Instagram, use 20-30 hashtags including #following. 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 +37%.

How do I use #following on Instagram?

On Instagram, add #following in your caption or first comment with 20-30 related hashtags. Best tags to combine: #follower, #follows, #followers. Use in Stories and Reels for extra discovery.

Does #following work on TikTok?

Yes! Use #following with 3-4 related hashtags like #follower and #follows. Posts using #following see 2.5x more reach on average. TikTok prioritizes content quality, so pair with trending sounds.

Can I use #following on YouTube?

Yes, add #following to your video title — first 3 hashtags appear above the title. Include related tags like #follower, #follows in your description. Works great for YouTube Shorts.

Is #following still popular in 2026?

Yes! #following remains highly popular in 2026 with 44 related hashtags and 9,294+ posts analyzed. 62% of top-performing posts in this niche use #following or related tags.

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Discover 44 trending hashtags related to #following for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & LinkedIn in 2026.

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Best hashtags to use with #following:

#follower, #follows, #followers, #pleasefollow, #followforfollowback

Based on analysis of 9,294 posts • 44 related hashtags found

📊 #following Statistics & Insights

62%

of top posts use related tags

2.5x

avg reach with #following

+37%

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Data based on analysis of 9,294+ posts using #following • Updated 2026

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9,294

Post Connections

12%

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Instagram Hashtags

30 hashtags • Caption or comment

#following #follower #follows #followers #pleasefollow #followforfollowback #followtrain #followalways #follow #follow_me #followforlike #pleasefollowme #followall #followbackteam #followme #followshoutoutlikecomment #followbackalways #followforfollow #followback #followgram #followhim #followmeto #followfollow #likeforfollow #followplease #followingback #followmeplease #follback #followher #follow4like

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TikTok Hashtags

5 hashtags • Video caption

#following #follower #follows #followers #pleasefollow

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YouTube Hashtags

5 hashtags • Title & description

#following #follower #follows #followers #pleasefollow

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LinkedIn Hashtags

5 hashtags • Professional posts

#following #follower #follows #followers #pleasefollow

How to Use #following on Each Platform

Platform-specific strategies to maximize your reach with #following

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Instagram

20-30 hashtags recommended

✓Add #following in your caption or first comment
✓Mix #follower, #follows, #followers 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 #following + 3-4 related tags
✓Check FYP trends for #following 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 #following in video title for visibility
✓First 3 hashtags show above video title
✓Include in description with related: #follower, #follows
✓Add to video tags for search ranking
→Pro tip: Use Shorts with hashtags for discovery

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3-5 hashtags recommended

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

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