#boston — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 146.5M total posts and 32.9K new posts daily, #boston is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.0K likes and 105 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #boston

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#newyork	146.5M	32.9K	3.0K	100	77
#miami	94.4M	9.2K	2.0K	100	38
#texas	56.5M	8.2K	3.0K	100	49
#california	108.6M	9.2K	691	100	45
#chicago	59.1M	5.5K	640	100	45

Related Hashtags to #boston

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#massachusetts	7.9M	1.4K	2.7K	100	72
#losangeles	91.2M	35.1K	1.5K	100	49
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	987	100	61
#florida	77.8M	10.9K	1.2K	100	68
#houston	34.3M	5.5K	1.9K	100	63

Similar Hashtags to #boston

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bostonterrier	11.1M	219	1.7K	100	53
#bostonterriersofinstagram	3.7M	165	1.4K	100	49
#bostonma	933.8K	166	738	98	40
#bostonterrierlove	2.5M	163	1.6K	100	57
#bostonceltics	1.1M	147	4.5K	100	72

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How to Use #boston on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #boston has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #boston alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #boston with #massachusetts, #losangeles, #usa 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 #boston on Instagram?

#boston has 146.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 32.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #boston receives 3.0K likes and 105 comments.

Is #boston a good hashtag to use?

#boston has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 77/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #boston?

The best hashtags to use with #boston include: #massachusetts, #losangeles, #usa, #florida, #houston. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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