LinkedIn Hashtag Generator
Enter a topic or keyword and get categorized hashtag suggestions for your LinkedIn posts — 100% free.
Enter a topic above and click "Generate Hashtags" to get categorized suggestions for your LinkedIn posts.
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The best LinkedIn hashtag strategy mixes tiers: one broad hashtag for volume, one or two mid-range for relevance, and one or two niche for targeted visibility. Place them at the end of your post to keep the body clean and readable.
How Many Hashtags Should You Use on LinkedIn?
Use 3 to 5 hashtags per LinkedIn post. Research from multiple sources consistently shows this is the sweet spot — fewer than 3 limits your reach, while more than 5 can trigger LinkedIn's spam filters and actually decrease distribution. Each hashtag should serve a specific purpose in your reach strategy.
LinkedIn Hashtag Tiers Explained
Broad Hashtags (500K+ followers)
These include tags like #Marketing, #Leadership, #Technology, and #Innovation. They give your post a chance to reach a massive audience, but competition is fierce. Use one broad hashtag per post to cast a wide net.
Mid-Range Hashtags (10K–500K followers)
Tags like #ContentMarketing, #SalesStrategy, #ProductManagement, and #StartupLife. These balance reach with relevance — your post is more likely to surface in feeds of people genuinely interested in the topic. Use one or two per post.
Niche Hashtags (Under 10K followers)
Highly specific tags like #DevToolsStartup, #HRTechTrends, or #FreelanceWritingTips. These have smaller audiences but much higher engagement rates because followers are deeply invested in the topic. Use one or two to reach your core audience.
Finding Trending LinkedIn Hashtags
To find trending hashtags in your niche, search for a hashtag on LinkedIn and note the follower count. Follow hashtags in your industry to see what's currently active. Check what hashtags top creators in your space use consistently. The generator above does this research for you — just enter your topic and get categorized suggestions instantly.
Once you've chosen your hashtags, build your post using our LinkedIn Post Templates and preview the final result with the LinkedIn Post Preview tool. For a complete guide on hashtag research and placement, see our LinkedIn hashtags guide.