51 Trending Hashtags You Need To Know

Are you wondering what the heck #TBT or #MCM means? Don’t   worry, your Instagram Obsessed Social Media Specialist is here!

(Try saying that 5 times fast!)

Keep reading for a free library packed full of “Day Of The Week” hashtags that you can easily use on Instagram and Twitter to boost your audience engagement.

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First let’s take a look at what a hashtag actually is, what it does and how it can help your social media game.

hash·tag
noun: hashtag; plural noun: hashtags
Definition (from Wikipedia) A hashtag is a type of label or metadata tag used on social network and microblogging services which makes it easier for users to find messages with a specific theme or content. Users create and use hashtags by placing the hash character (or number sign) # in front of a word or unspaced phrase, either in the main text of a message or at the end. Searching for that hashtag will then present each message that has been tagged with it.

So essentially, by tagging your tweets/posts with related hashtags, it will help your content appear in the search results of people looking through tweets/posts on that particular topic.

Using relevant and trending hashtags on a regular basis is a great way to join in on conversations and expose yourself to new audiences on social media.

Fun Fact: Hashtags first arrived on the Twitter scene in 2007. For more on the history of the hashtag click here.
 
That is hashtags in a nutshell. Pretty cool right? OK! On to the free library  of popular “Day Of The Week” hashtags along with suggestions for how to use each one.  (This is my favorite part.)

 MONDAY

#MondayFunday  – Use this to show a fun activity that you or your staff is participating in.
#ManicMonday #MondayBlues  – The opposite of above. Use this to sympathize with people over how horrible Monday is.
#MeowMonday – Everyone loves a cute cat! Share a pic of your feline friend.
#MusicMonday – Share your favorite music artist, song or album.
#ManCrushMonday #MCM – This hashtag is typically used with photos of good-looking celebrities.
#MotivationMonday – Use this to share your favorite inspirational quote to start the week off right.

TUESDAY

#TravelTuesday – Share a recent vacation photo or a place that you want to travel to.
#TryItTuesday – Share something new that you recently tried, something that you want to try or something you think your audience should try.
#TipTuesday – Show off your expertise! Share a tip related to your industry or niche.
#BeautyTipTuesday – Similar to above, more specific to the beauty niche.
#TuesdayTreat – Share a treat that your enjoying or share a special offer with your audience.
#TransformationTuesday #TT – This hashtag is usually accompanied with a split before and after photo, great for showing progress over time.
#TakeMeBackTuesday – Share a fun memory with an older photo, similar to ThrowBackThursday.

WEDNESDAY

#HumpDay – Use it to either complain about the difficulties of the week to empathize with your audience, or share something motivational to help people push through.
#WisdomWednesday #WednesdayWisdom – Similar to MotivationMonday, use this to share words of wisdom or an inspirational quote.
#WellnessWednesday #HealthyHumpDay – Use this to share healthy foods, exercises or a health tip.
#WomanCrushWednesday #WCW – The equivalent for ManCrushMonday, show those beautiful ladies that you admire.
#WineWednesday #WineDownWednesday – Share a photo of you kicking back with a glass of wine or a funny wine meme (My personal favorite).
#WayBackWednesday – Similar to TakeMeBackTuesday and ThrowBackThursday. Share an older picture/memory.
#Women2Follow – Feature a woman that you like to follow and think your audience should too.
#WoofWednesday – Who doesn’t like cute dogs? Share a pic of your furry friend.

THURSDAY

#ThrowBackThursday #TBT – Similar to WayBackWednesday but more popular, share those old photos.
#ThankfulThursday – Use this to share something that your thankful for.
#ThursdayFunday #ThursDate - Used for any fun activity or a midweek date.
#ThirstyThursday – Talk about something that you enjoy drinking (doesn't have to be alcohol).

FRIDAY

#FollowFriday #FF – Use it to tag and feature other people or brands worth following. This one is great for making connections.
#FridayFunday #Friyay – Similar to MondayFunday, show a pic of yourself or your staff having fun.
#Fridaynight #Friday – We’re so close to the weekend! This hashtag can be used for asking about your audiences weekend plans or sharing yours.
#FridayReads – Share a book that your currently reading.
#FlashbackFriday #FBF  – Similar to Throwback Thursday, it follows the same theme of sharing an old pic.

SATURDAY

#SocialSaturday – Use it to share anything that’s fun and amusing.
#SaturdaySwag – Perfect for clothing brands, but can be used for other products as well. Share a great lifestyle pic.
#SaturdayShenanigans – Share what you’re up to on the weekend.
#Caturday – Share a cute cat picture.
#SaturdayNight – Similar to FridayNight, share or poll your ongoing weekend activities.

SUNDAY

#SelfieSunday – Get personal with this hashtag by having you and your staff take selfies, or show pics of your office.
#SundayFunday – Same as MondayFunday, share what you’re up to on a Sunday afternoon, or suggest an activity for your audience.
#SundayLove – Share what you love about Sunday.

Using these hashtags will definitely help expose your small or growing business to new audiences on social media, but there are some guidelines to keep in mind. Here are some helpful tips for using these hashtags.

• DON’T use a hashtag if it doesn’t align with your brand or niche.
• DO stay relevant to your industry.

• DON’T feel that you have to use ALL of these hashtags ALL of the time. 3-4 a week is enough.
• DO try to schedule your social media posts in advance to stay consistent.

• DON’T use more than 2-3 hashtags in your caption or tweet or it just looks messy.
• DO put the rest of your relevant hashtag in the comments below (You can use a max of 30 hashtags per post on Instagram).

• DON’T type out each hashtag every time you post (ain’t nobody got time for that)!
• DO keep them saved in your phone for an easy copy & paste.

 
I hope this post has helped you understand hashtags a little bit better and given you some new ideas for fun and relevant hashtags that you can use in your Instagram and Twitter feed.

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- Cyrena
Social Media Specialist
#obsessedwithyoursuccess