#belfast — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.9M total posts and 546 new posts daily, #belfast is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 36 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #belfast

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#northernireland	3.9M	546	1.2K	100	54
#ireland	26.4M	3.0K	8.3K	100	98
#belfastcity	295.7K	49	2.9K	44	66
#dublin	15.2M	1.1K	4.4K	100	62
#uk	76.0M	12.8K	1.3K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #belfast

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#london	171.2M	14.7K	1.3K	100	57
#visitbelfast	182.0K	36	891	32	42
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.9K	100	46
#travel	782.6M	86.3K	607	100	32
#irish	9.3M	486	4.8K	100	63

Similar Hashtags to #belfast

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#belfastcity	295.7K	49	2.9K	44	66
#visitbelfast	182.0K	36	891	32	42
#belfastblogger	150.1K	6	2.6K	8	53
#queensuniversitybelfast	49.3K	22	903	18	52
#belfastfood	97.3K	18	958	16	51

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #belfast on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #belfast has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #belfast alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #belfast with #london, #visitbelfast, #photography for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #belfast on Instagram?

#belfast has 3.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 546 new posts added daily. The average post using #belfast receives 1.2K likes and 36 comments.

Is #belfast a good hashtag to use?

#belfast has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #belfast?

The best hashtags to use with #belfast include: #london, #visitbelfast, #photography, #travel, #irish. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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