AI creator tool · Free to use
Hashtag Generator
Enter a topic to get broad, niche and local hashtag ideas for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X and more. Tap to pick the ones that fit, and the counter keeps you within what each platform recommends. Choose from 18 languages.
- Broad, niche and local ideas
- Right count for each platform
- No spam tags
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Your selection
0Tap hashtags below to add them.
How to test it
- Press masala chai, keep Instagram and press Get hashtags. Three groups appear, with 5 already picked.
- Tap tags to add or remove them. Past 5 the counter turns amber, and past Instagram's 30 it turns red.
- Switch to Threads. The counter changes to Threads' one-tag limit.
Shared AI: your topic goes to our server and then to Google Gemini or OpenRouter. Identical requests are reused for 1 hour.
How this hashtag generator works
Three kinds of ideas
The AI suggests broad tags many people follow, niche tags for a closer audience, and local tags if you add a place. It doesn't claim to know what's trending; no tool can without each app's data.
Cleaned before you see them
Spaces and punctuation are removed, duplicates are merged, and spam tags like #follow4follow are dropped, so every chip is ready to paste.
The right count per platform
A sensible mix is picked for you. The counter shows each platform's recommended number and hard limit, from 1 on Threads to 30 on Instagram.
Check it yourself. Open your browser's developer tools (F12) and choose the Network tab. With the shared AI you'll see one request to our site; with your own key, requests go only to Google or OpenRouter.
Common hashtag problems
Find yours. Each button sets up the fix.
| Problem | Fix | Action |
|---|---|---|
| My posts get lost under big hashtags | Use mostly niche tags with one broad one. The automatic pick does this for you. | |
| I want local customers to find me | Add your city or area. A local group appears with tags people near you use. | |
| I don't know how many to use | Pick your platform; the counter shows its recommended number and limit. | |
| "The shared AI is busy" | Add your own free Gemini or OpenRouter key and keep generating from your browser. | |
| I also need the caption | Write the post for up to 4 platforms, with hashtags included. | Post generator |
How many hashtags to use on each platform
Hashtags help the right people find a post; they don't make a weak post popular. Platforms now rely more on the content itself, so a few accurate tags beat a wall of popular ones. The numbers below follow what each platform recommends or allows.
The suggestions come from an AI language model, not from live platform data, so they show what fits your topic, not post counts. Before using a broad tag, open it in the app to check that recent posts match yours.
Recommended number of hashtags
| Platform | Use | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 | Up to 30 allowed; Instagram itself suggests 3 to 5. | |
| TikTok | 3 to 5 | Mix one broad tag with specific ones. |
| YouTube | 3 to 5 | The first 3 show near the title; more than 60 and YouTube ignores them all. |
| X | 1 or 2 | Extra tags eat into 280 characters. |
| 3 to 5 | Use professional topic tags. | |
| 1 to 3 | Hashtags matter less here; keep them few. | |
| 2 to 5 | Keywords in the pin description matter more. | |
| Threads | 1 | Threads allows one topic tag per post. |
Hashtag mistakes to avoid
Habits that make posts look spammy or reach the wrong people.
Attracts bots, not customers. Platforms may also limit reach.
Looks spammy and dilutes the topic. Pick 3 to 5 that fit.
Popular but unrelated tags bring viewers who scroll straight past.
Repetition can look automated. Match tags to each post.
Good hashtag habits
Before posting
- Open each broad tag in the app and check recent posts match yours.
- Capitalise each word, like #MasalaChai, so screen readers read it well.
- Keep tags after the caption, not in the middle of sentences.
- Create one branded tag and use it every time.
After posting
- Check insights for reach from hashtags.
- Keep the tags that bring real followers or comments.
- Drop tags that bring only bots.
- Refresh your niche list every month or two.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about trends, counts, languages and your API key.
Are these trending hashtags?
No tool without access to each platform's data can know what's trending right now, and this one doesn't pretend to. The AI suggests well-known and niche hashtags that fit your topic. Before using a broad tag, tap it on the app to check it's active and matches your post.
How many hashtags should I use?
Fewer than most people think. Instagram allows up to 30 but recommends 3 to 5; X works best with 1 or 2; Threads allows one topic tag per post; LinkedIn and TikTok suit 3 to 5. The counter changes to match the platform you pick.
What's the difference between broad and niche hashtags?
Broad tags like #food are used by millions, so your post is seen briefly. Niche tags like #cuttingchai are used by fewer people who care more about that exact topic. A mix of mostly niche with one or two broad tags usually works best.
Is the hashtag generator free?
Yes. The shared AI gives every visitor 20 free sets an hour. If it's busy or you need more, add your own Gemini or OpenRouter key and generate within that key's quota.
Can I get hashtags in Hindi or Gujarati?
Yes. Choose the language, and the AI suggests hashtags people actually use in that language, including Latin-script tags where those are more common.
What happens if the shared AI doesn't work?
The tool tries Google Gemini first and OpenRouter second. If both fail, or the hourly limit is reached, it explains why and opens the key panel so you can continue with your own free key.
Is my own API key safe?
Your key is kept in this browser session only and is sent directly from your browser to Google or OpenRouter, never to our server. Press Remove my keys when you're done, and avoid entering keys on shared devices.
Is what I type saved?
With the shared AI, your topic goes to our server and then to Google Gemini or OpenRouter, and identical requests are reused for 1 hour. Your last 15 sets are saved only in this browser, and Clear all removes them.