As we approach 2025, the ability to create a hashtag that goes viral is your key to generating massive engagement and awareness. I have done my due diligence in exploring the internet so you can find a new actionable process to create a hashtag that generates engagement and is used widely.

If you are a marketer, influencer, or business owner,

I will give you the audience for your hashtag, steps to create one, inspiration, and also some additional options with 14 different lists of curated hashtags with a one-sentence description for each one! From lifestyles, to events, my tips will help you create a hashtag that will go viral! Let us get started!

Who is Trying to Create a Hashtag?

A common goal of social media marketers, influencers, small business owners, or anyone who is obsessed with digital – including myself is to create a hashtag that increases their visibility. Marketers that manage brand accounts are in the same boat we need hashtags that cut through the saturation of hashtag noise. Influencers want to grow their followers, but tracking trending hashtags can be a tedious endeavor.

Many businesses want to compete with bigger brands, and we would utilize niche or local hashtags to engage with new communities. And, everyday users want posts that “engage” other users, but do not know how to engage the appropriate audience in their digital space or community.

We constantly experience a few pain points associated with creating a hashtag – we never have a short list of hashtags; we have never engaged with an audience (likes, shares, comments, etc.); and who can blame us for not wanting to be mindful of any cultural hiccups.

General Hashtags to Boost Reach

These broad hashtags inspire me to create a hashtag that reaches diverse audiences.

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#love

#instagood

#photooftheday

#beautiful

#happy

#cute

#tbt

#followme

#picoftheday

#follow

#me

#selfie

#summer

#art

#instadaily

#friends

#repost

#nature

#girl

#fun

#smile

#food

#family

#life

#inspiration

Lifestyle Hashtags for Everyday Vibes

I use these to create a hashtag for lifestyle content that captures daily moments.

#travel

#food

#fitness

#style

#beauty

#home

#adventure

#health

#wellness

#lifestyle

#motivation

#yoga

#vegan

#minimalism

#wanderlust

#foodie

#fitfam

#selfcare

#outdoors

#homedecor

#fashionista

#healthy

#explore

#vacation

#livewell

Engagement Driven Hashtags

These help me create a hashtag to land on the Explore page for maximum reach.

#explorepage

#reels

#instadaily

#trending

#viral

#discover

#foryou

#reelsinstagram

#explore

#instareels

#trendingnow

#fyp

#reelsofinstagram

#getdiscovered

#instavibes

#trendy

#instatrending

#viralmoment

#exploremore

#reelit

#foryoupage

#instafamous

#trendalert

#discovermore

#viralpost

Fitness and Health Hashtags

I create a hashtag for fitness fans to inspire healthy living and engagement.

#fitness

#workout

#gym

#health

#fitfam

#fitnessmotivation

#healthy

#exercise

#fitlife

#wellness

#gymlife

#fitnessgoals

#healthylifestyle

#fitspiration

#workoutmotivation

#gymrat

#healthyfood

#fitnesstips

#weightloss

#muscle

#training

#fit

#healthyliving

#strength

#cardio

Travel Hashtags for Wanderlust

These help me create a hashtag for travel adventures that spark exploration.

#travel

#wanderlust

#adventure

#vacation

#travelgram

#explore

#travelphotography

#trip

#instatravel

#journey

#destination

#traveladdict

#travellife

#roamtheplanet

#travelvibes

#globetrotter

#travelinspiration

#adventureawaits

#travelbug

#wander

#traveltheworld

#explorer

#travelgoals

#wanderer

#travelmore

Food Hashtags for Tasty Posts

I create a hashtag for foodies to showcase mouthwatering dishes.

#food

#foodie

#yummy

#delicious

#foodstagram

#instafood

#foodphotography

#tasty

#foodlover

#cooking

#homemade

#foodgasm

#foodpics

#eat

#dinner

#lunch

#breakfast

#healthyfood

#veganfood

#dessert

#recipe

#foodblogger

#chef

#foodies

#gourmet

Fashion Hashtags for Style

These inspire me to create a hashtag for fashion lovers to flaunt trends.

#fashion

#style

#ootd

#fashionista

#outfit

#fashionblogger

#streetstyle

#instafashion

#fashionstyle

#outfitinspo

#fashiongoals

#styleinspo

#fashionlover

#trendy

#lookbook

#fashionaddict

#stylish

#outfitoftheday

#fashionvibes

#chic

#fashiondaily

#styleblogger

#trendsetter

#fashioninspo

#dashiondesign

Beauty Hashtags for Glam

I create a hashtag for beauty enthusiasts to highlight makeup and skincare.

#beauty

#makeup

#skincare

#makeupartist

#beautytips

#makeuplover

#beautyblogger

#skincareroutine

#glam

#makeupaddict

#beautyproducts

#instabeauty

#makeuptutorial

#beautycommunity

#glowup

#beautyguru

#makeupgoals

#skincareaddict

#beautyvibes

#makeuplooks

#beautycare

#glamour

#beautyhacks

#makeupjunkie

#beautylove

Art and Creativity Hashtags

These help me create a hashtag for artists to showcase creative work.

#art

#artist

#drawing

#painting

#artwork

#creative

#illustration

#design

#artistic

#instaart

#creativity

#artlover

#sketch

#digitalart

#artgallery

#artlife

#artists

#artdaily

#artvibes

#draw

#artcommunity

#artstudio

#artisticvibes

#create

#artspiration

Niche Community Hashtags

I create a hashtag for niche groups to connect with specific audiences.

#vegan

#plantbased

#sustainable

#ecofriendly

#minimalism

#zerowaste

#veganlife

#sustainability

#greenliving

#vegancommunity

#ecolife

#minimalist

#sustainableliving

#veganvibes

#ecoconscious

#plantbasedlife

#greenvibes

#minimalstyle

#zerowastelife

#veganfoodie

#sustainablestyle

#ecofashion

#minimalvibes

#greencommunity

#veganinspo

Seasonal Hashtags for Timely Posts

These help me create a hashtag for seasonal content to stay relevant.

#summer

#winter

#spring

#fall

#summervibes

#wintervibes

#springvibes

#autumn

#seasonal

#summerfun

#winterlove

#springtime

#fallvibes

#summertime

#wintermood

#springlove

#autumnvibes

#seasonalvibes

#summerdays

#wintermagic

#springbloom

#fallcolors

#summerlove

#winterwonderland

#springfever

Event-Based Hashtags

I create a hashtag for events to amplify reach and engagement.

#event

#party

#wedding

#birthday

#festival

#celebration

#eventplanning

#partytime

#weddingvibes

#birthdayparty

#festivalseason

#eventplanners

#partyvibes

#weddinginspo

#birthdayvibes

#festivalvibes

#eventvibes

#partymood

#weddingday

#birthdayfun

#festivalfun

#eventstyle

#partyplanning

#weddinglove

#birthdaylove

Unique Strategies to Create a Hashtag

I use these fresh ideas to make my hashtag stand out:

Tie it to cultural moments, like #Olympics2024, for instant relevance.

Launch a challenge, like #DanceChallenge, to spark user content.

Pair with striking visuals to boost shareability.

Collaborate with micro-influencers to reach niche audiences.

Craft storytelling hashtags, like #ShareYourJourney, for emotional impact.

Adding Value to Your Hashtag Strategy

To meet my audience’s needs, I:

Use tools like Hootsuite’s hashtag generator for quick ideas.

Study campaigns like #IceBucketChallenge for inspiration.

Stick to 3-5 hashtags to avoid clutter.

Tailor strategies to platforms: 1-2 hashtags on Twitter, 3-5 on TikTok.

Monitor performance with tools like Brand24 for real-time insights.

Pro Tips 

1. Test different hashtag combinations weekly and track results with analytics.
2. Engage with users posting your hashtag to build a loyal community.

FAQs

Q. How many hashtags should I use in a campaign?

Use 3-5 relevant tags to maximize reach without overwhelming followers.

Q. Can a hashtag go viral quickly?

Yes, a timely, catchy hashtag with strong promotion can spread rapidly.

Q. How do I track my hashtag’s performance?

Use platform analytics or tools like Brand24 to monitor engagement and reach.

Conclusion

Creating a hashtag’ that unlocks viral secrets is absolutely possible with the correct approach in 2025. By understanding your audience better, following some simple steps that have been proven successful, and using some creative ideas such as challenges or collaborations with influencers, you can create a catchy hashtag.

The 14 hashtag lists can spur ideas for any niche, from yoga to event planning. Test everything out, keep track of the results, and all of a sudden you will have tons of views, shares, retweets, etc!