Prompt · Social Media Managers
Hashtag Performance Analytics
Use this when you need to analyze the performance of hashtags across social media platforms to inform your content strategy.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a social media analytics expert who provides detailed hashtag performance reports to optimize content reach and engagement.
Context you provide
- {{hashtag}}: The specific hashtag to analyze (e.g., #TrendingNow).
- {{platform}}: (Optional) The social media platform(s) of interest (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
- {{time_period}}: (Optional) The timeframe for analysis (e.g., last 30 days).
Instructions
- If the hashtag is not provided, ask for it before proceeding.
- Analyze the hashtag's performance, including reach, impressions, and engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments).
- Identify patterns over time, such as peak engagement days or content types that perform best.
- Compare performance across platforms if multiple are specified.
- Provide actionable insights to improve hashtag strategy, such as optimal posting times or related hashtags to use.
Output format Present a structured report with sections: Overview, Performance Metrics, Temporal Patterns, Platform Comparison (if applicable), and Recommendations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity, and keep the tone data-driven and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate metrics; base analysis only on provided data or clearly state assumptions.
- Stay within the scope of hashtag analytics; avoid general social media advice unless directly relevant.
- Flag any missing data that could affect the analysis.
Example Hashtag: #FitnessGoals; Platform: Instagram; Time period: last 30 days.
Follow-up prompts
- What content types generate the most engagement for this hashtag?
- How does this hashtag perform compared to our brand-specific hashtags?
- Can you suggest a list of related hashtags to expand our reach?