MCM

Instagram 2014-01 relationships evergreen Updated 2026-02-10
Early 2010s Major 200M+ lifetime posts

First documented in January 2014 on Instagram. Evergreen hashtag with sustained activity since 2014, returning to use in cycles rather than spiking and fading.

Also known as: ManCrushMonday

#MCM

Man Crush Monday—posting photos of attractive men or romantic partners every Monday.

Quick Facts

AttributeValue
Peak2014-2017
MeaningMan Crush Monday
Companion#WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday)
PlatformInstagram, Twitter

Origin & Impact

#MCM (Man Crush Monday) became a weekly Instagram and Twitter tradition where users post photos of men they admire—celebrity crushes, romantic partners, or male friends. The hashtag created a predictable content calendar, with users eagerly awaiting Mondays to share their “man crush” of the week.

Along with #WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday), #MCM became one of social media’s most consistent recurring hashtags. It normalized public displays of affection, created engagement patterns for influencers and brands, and spawned numerous spinoffs like #TransformationTuesday and #ThrowbackThursday. The format remains popular across platforms.

References

Explore #MCM

Related Hashtags

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