#california — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 155.3M total posts and 29.8K new posts daily, #california is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 987 likes and 67 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #california

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	987	100	61
#losangeles	91.2M	35.1K	1.5K	100	49
#newyork	146.5M	32.9K	3.0K	100	77
#texas	56.5M	8.2K	3.0K	100	49
#florida	77.8M	10.9K	1.2K	100	68

Related Hashtags to #california

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	540.0K	1.5K	100	67
#miami	94.4M	9.2K	759	100	39
#canada	97.7M	20.3K	933	100	31
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.9K	100	50
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	1.0K	100	55

Similar Hashtags to #california

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#visitcalifornia	3.1M	296	1.4K	100	55
#californialove	3.7M	125	1.4K	100	64
#southerncalifornia	2.8M	296	2.0K	100	81
#californiaadventure	3.9M	145	940	100	57
#californiadreaming	3.1M	220	1.8K	100	65

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How to Use #california on Instagram

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

#california has 155.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 29.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #california receives 987 likes and 67 comments.

Is #california a good hashtag to use?

#california has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #california?

The best hashtags to use with #california include: #love, #miami, #canada, #photography, #instagood. 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: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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