Viral TikTok Hashtags: 200+ Trending Tags to Boost Your Reach in 2026

With over 1.6 billion monthly active users scrolling through millions of videos every day, getting your content seen on TikTok can be a challenge. That’s why many creators rely on hashtags to boost their reach and help the right audience find their content.

Despite TikTok’s evolution toward SEO-style discovery and keyword optimization rather than pure hashtag feeds, hashtags still matter — and for good reason. They act as content labels that help TikTok’s algorithm categorize your content and match it with the right audiences. Rather than just a discovery hack, hashtags are part of how TikTok understands what your content is about and who should see it.

In this blog, you’ll find 200+ viral TikTok hashtags, including new viral trends, evergreen universal tags, and niche-specific lists. You’ll also learn how to use hashtags strategically in 2026, plus a step-by-step tutorial for finding your own winning tags.

How to Use Hashtags in 2026

When using hashtags on TikTok, the best approach is to mix broad, niche, and content-specific hashtags together to signal both general reach and topic precision. For example:

• One broad hashtag: #fitness
• One to three niche hashtags: #homeworkout 
• One to Two Content-Specific Hashtags: #hiitchallenge

This mix ensures TikTok understands your content's context while giving you the best chance to rank in specific searches where your target audience is actively looking.

You should also aim to use 3–5 hashtags total. Using too many hashtags can send mixed signals to the algorithm about what your content is actually about, which can reduce its effectiveness.

And lastly, don't forget that TikTok now “listens” to your video audio and reads your caption text. Therefore, your hashtags should work in harmony with your video’s other SEO elements.

For a deeper breakdown, check out our guide: How to Use Hashtags Correctly: A Simple Guide.

New Viral Trends for 2026

Here are some real-time trending and viral hashtags shaping TikTok right now (updated early 2026):

• #ufc324
• #dragonballsuper
• #dallaska
• #skyscraper
• #filmtok
• #winteroutfit
• #roblox
• #backintheday
• #youngho
• #championsleague
• #glambot
• #maki

Universal Popular Hashtags

These hashtags have accumulated billions of views and remain consistently popular. Below is a list of 20 of the most popular TikTok hashtags by total views:

1. #fyp (8.4B)
2. #foryou (5.5B)
3. #foryoupage (4.1B)
4. #duet (3.5B)
5. #viral (3.1B)
6. #tiktok (1.9B)
7. #trending (1.3B)
8. #comedy (925M)
9. #fy (648M)
10. #love (447M)
11. #funny (323M)
12. #like (307M)
13. #video (290M)
14. #tiktokviral (239M)
15. #humor (207M)
16. #follow (196M)‍
17. #trendingvideo (164M)‍
18. #meme (159M)‍
19. #music (146M)
20. #art (101M)

Warning: While these hashtags have massive reach, they also have hundreds of billions of videos competing for attention. Using #fyp doesn't guarantee FYP placement—in fact, using massive hashtags like these without more specific tags is like shouting into a crowded stadium.

Best practice: Combine one universal hashtag with niche-specific and content-relevant hashtags to improve visibility, targeting, and engagement.

Niche-Specific Hashtags

Use these scannable tables to find your community. Here are 200+ popular TikTok hashtags organized by industry:

Business & Side Hustles

TikTok offers great opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Here are some popular hashtags: 

#smallbusiness
#entrepreneurship
#sidehustle
#businessowner
#entrepreneurlife
#businesstips
#supportlocal
#networking
#smallbusinesstips
#etsyshop
#etsyseller
#mompreneur
#localbrand

Fitness

FitTok is one of TikTok's most engaged communities, with millions of users seeking workout routines, nutrition advice, and wellness inspiration:

#fitness
#gymtok
#wellness
#workout
#homeworkout
#gym
#health
#fitnessmotivation
#yogaflow
#healthyrecipes
#mentalhealth
#mentalhealthawareness
#selfcare

Coaches & Consultants

These hashtags connect you with individuals actively seeking guidance, personal development, and professional coaching services:

#coach
#coaching
#coachlife
#consultant
#leadership
#mindset
#mindsetcoach
#lifecoach
#healthcoach
#growthmindset
#successtips 
#skillbuilding
#growth
#mindset
#motivation

Fashion & Beauty

Beauty and fashion hashtags help creators showcase trends, build brand partnerships, and connect with audiences seeking the latest looks and product recommendations:

#fashion
#haul
#ootd
#style
#grwm
#makeup
#outfit
#outfitideas
#streetwear
#beautytips
#skincareroutine
#fashionfinds
#fashionhacks
#fashiontiktok
#kbeauty
#makeuptutorial

Food & Cooking

FoodTok has transformed how people discover recipes, cooking techniques, and culinary trends:

#food
#foodie
#foodtiktok
#cooking
#foodreview
#foodlover
#fastfood
#drinktok
#easyrecipes
#healthyrecipes
#healthyfood
#pasta
#coffee
#mealprep
#dinner

Tech & Gaming

Use these hashtags to reach tech-savvy users, gamers, and early adopters who are passionate about the latest gadgets, software, and gaming trends:

#tech
#gaming
#gamingsetup
#AI
#techtok
#techgadgets
#streamer
#roblox
#fortnite
#iphone
#twitchclips
#gamergirl
#cozygames

Education & Self-Improvement

From study tips and career advice to productivity hacks and personal growth strategies, these hashtags connect educators, students, and lifelong learners:

#booktok
#DidYouKnow
#lifetips
#tiktokuniversity
#facts
#studytok
#graduation
#tutorial
#productivity
#studywithme
#LearnOnTikTok
#careeradvice

Lifestyle

Lifestyle hashtags work exceptionally well for creators building personal brands and connecting with audiences who value authenticity, relatability, and glimpses into everyday life:

#lifestyle
#daily
#vlog
#dayinmylife
#diml
#dayinthelife
#morningroutine
#selfcare
#aesthetic
#worklife
#minivlog
#ugccreator
#sundayvibes

Travel

Travel content dominates TikTok with over 21 billion views just under #Travel, making it one of the platform's most popular categories. These are perfect for travel creators sharing destination guides, travel tips, and adventure content:

#travel
#traveltiktok
#vacation
#adventure
#explore
#wanderlust
#bucketlist
#hiddengems
#traveltips
#travelinspo
#solotravel
#roadtrip
#travelcouple

Pet

Whether you're showcasing your furry friend, sharing veterinary knowledge, or creating funny pet moments, these hashtags tap into one of the internet's most universally beloved content categories:

#PetsOfTikTok
#petlovers
#dogsoftiktok
#puppy
#catsoftiktok
#cattok
#funnycats
#catmemes
#happydog
#funnydogs
#cutedogs
#petparent
#funnypets 

Finance

Use these finance hashtags to reach users interested in money management, investing, and financial education.

#moneytok
#investing
#personalfinance
#financetips
#moneytips
#stockmarket
#budgeting
#financialliteracy
#financetips
#sidehustle
#savemoney
#debtfreejourney

Entertainment

Entertainment hashtags are great for creators posting comedy, music, reactions, skits, and pop-culture content designed to entertain and go viral.

#movies
#music
#netflix
#redcarpet
#concerts
#tvseries
#popmusic
#DanceChallenge
#NowPlaying
#TikTokDance
#comedy
#memes

Keep in mind that entertainment hashtags are often time-sensitive and tied to new releases, award shows, or viral moments (such as #oscars2026 or #77thEmmys), so staying current is key.

How to Find Your Own Hashtags (Tutorial)

Finding the best TikTok hashtags for your content takes some testing, analysis, and refinement. Because trends change quickly, the most effective hashtag strategy combines real-time data with content relevance. Below are three proven ways to discover high-performing TikTok hashtags in 2026.

Method 1: TikTok Creative Center

The TikTok Creative Center is TikTok’s official trend intelligence tool for creators and brands. It provides up-to-date data on what’s trending across the platform.

How to use it:

1. Navigate to the TikTok Creative Center
2. Click Trends → Hashtags
3. Filter results by:
   • Country or region (to get local insights)
   • Industry (16 categories available)
   • Time period (last 7, 30, or 120 days)

You’ll see a list of trending hashtags.

Clicking “See Analytics” on any hashtag reveals valuable data, including total post count, view count trends over time, audience demographics (age and interests), regional popularity, related hashtags and top-performing videos using the hashtag. This data helps you understand how and when to use specific hashtags, allowing you to build a more cohesive and performance-driven hashtag strategy.

Method 2: TikTok Search Bar Auto-Suggestions

TikTok’s search bar is one of the easiest ways to discover trending and long-tail hashtag keywords, especially for niche content.

How to use it:

1. Open TikTok and tap the search icon
2. Type a broad keyword related to your niche (for example, “skincare” or “workout”)
3. Review the auto-suggestions that appear
4. Tap the Hashtags tab to explore related tags
5. Check the view counts displayed next to each hashtag

In the example above, when we search for “workout”, TikTok suggested many other related keywords such #streetworkout (1.1M) and #workoutchallenge (1M). These long-tail hashtags often have lower competition and higher intent, making them ideal for targeted reach.

Method 3: Use a Hashtag Generator

If you want to speed up the process, hashtag generators can help produce relevant for your TikTok videos.

You can use AI tools like ChatGPT, or free TikTok hashtag generators that don’t require an account, such as Ahrefs TikTok Hashtag Generator or Hootsuite TikTok Hashtag Generator.

Many social media scheduling platforms also include AI-powered hashtag suggestions directly in their caption tools. For example, MeetEdgar’s AI assistant, Inky, generates hashtag recommendations as you write your post—so you can build optimized captions without leaving your workflow.

Beyond Hashtags

Hashtags are only one part of a successful TikTok growth strategy. They work best when combined with quality content, keyword-rich captions, strong hooks, and on-trend relevance that matches what your audience searches for or engages with.

If you’re trying to grow on TikTok while managing content across multiple platforms, tools like MeetEdgar can help streamline scheduling and content repurposing, so you can stay consistent and focus on creating TikToks with viral potential.

TikTok Hashtags FAQs

How many hashtags should I use on TikTok in 2026?

The optimal number is 3-5 highly relevant hashtags. Data from CapCut (ByteDance's official editor) confirms that 3-5 hashtags perform best.

Should hashtags go in the caption or comments?

Preferably in the caption, so TikTok sees them immediately when the video is indexed. You can add hashtags naturally within your caption text or place them at the end of your caption

Can hashtags help me get on the For You Page?

Yes, but indirectly. Hashtags don't directly "place" you on FYP, but they help TikTok's algorithm understand and categorize your content.

Should I use the same hashtags on every video?

No. While you can repeat 1-2 core niche tags, vary the specific content tags to match each video's topic precisely. This helps you reach different sub-audiences.