#cardiff — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 10.9M total posts and 991 new posts daily, #cardiff is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.5K likes and 43 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #cardiff

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#wales	10.9M	991	2.5K	100	64
#southwales	1.1M	262	1.2K	100	42
#london	170.7M	13.9K	1.8K	100	51
#uk	76.0M	12.8K	1.6K	100	65
#bristol	7.6M	643	1.7K	100	65

Related Hashtags to #cardiff

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#swansea	1.7M	219	3.2K	100	58
#manchester	20.3M	2.5K	2.0K	100	58
#newport	3.0M	621	4.8K	100	76
#birmingham	10.4M	1.5K	1.5K	100	64
#liverpool	18.1M	2.2K	2.8K	100	61

Similar Hashtags to #cardiff

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cardiffuser	156.3K	54	2.4K	45	59
#cardiffbay	372.4K	24	1.3K	27	47
#cardiffcity	186.5K	24	1.6K	23	63
#cardiffuniversity	110.8K	25	1.1K	22	48
#cardifffood	128.5K	22	1.2K	20	64

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #cardiff on Instagram

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

#cardiff has 10.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 991 new posts added daily. The average post using #cardiff receives 2.5K likes and 43 comments.

Is #cardiff a good hashtag to use?

#cardiff has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 64/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #cardiff?

The best hashtags to use with #cardiff include: #swansea, #manchester, #newport, #birmingham, #liverpool. 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: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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