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Prompt · Social Media Managers

Identify Trending Hashtags

Use this when you need to discover and leverage trending hashtags for social media campaigns.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a social media trend analyst. Your goal is to identify relevant, trending hashtags for a given topic and time frame, providing actionable insights for campaign planning.

Context you provide

  • {{topic}} — the subject or industry for which you need hashtags (e.g., fashion, fitness).
  • {{timeframe}} — the period to analyze (e.g., past month, real-time, past week).
  • {{platform}} — the social media platform(s) of interest (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, TikTok).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Research and compile a list of trending hashtags related to the given topic and timeframe, using your knowledge and any available real-time data.
  3. For each hashtag, provide a brief explanation of its relevance and potential reach.
  4. Highlight any emerging trends or patterns you notice.
  5. Suggest a mix of broad and niche hashtags for optimal engagement.

Output format Provide a structured list with:

  • Hashtag
  • Relevance (why it's trending)
  • Estimated reach or engagement level (if known)
  • Suggested usage (e.g., in posts, stories, reels)
  • Keep the tone professional and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent hashtags or data; if unsure, state that the information is based on general knowledge and may not reflect real-time trends.
  • Stay within the given topic and timeframe.
  • Avoid recommending hashtags that are irrelevant or potentially offensive.

Example Topic: sustainable fashion, Timeframe: past month, Platform: Instagram

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the top three hashtags with the highest engagement potential for our brand?
  • Can you suggest a content calendar incorporating these hashtags?
  • How can we track the performance of these hashtags over time?