#charleston — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.9M total posts and 545 new posts daily, #charleston is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.7K likes and 44 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #charleston

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#charlestonsc	2.9M	545	1.7K	100	46
#southcarolina	7.2M	1.0K	1.5K	100	56
#chs	1.5M	167	1.1K	100	32
#lowcountry	1.5M	171	692	100	36
#charlotte	10.4M	1.3K	1.9K	100	39

Related Hashtags to #charleston

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#explorecharleston	689.1K	106	759	92	35
#miami	94.5M	9.1K	954	100	51
#mountpleasant	598.1K	105	767	90	41
#atlanta	45.3M	4.1K	649	100	43
#charlestonlife	410.5K	55	1.8K	52	66

Similar Hashtags to #charleston

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#charlestonsc	2.9M	545	1.7K	100	46
#explorecharleston	689.1K	106	759	92	35
#charlestonphotographer	366.9K	63	3.4K	57	69
#charlestonlife	410.5K	55	1.8K	52	66
#charlestonliving	273.2K	66	1.0K	56	55

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How to Use #charleston on Instagram

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

#charleston has 2.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 545 new posts added daily. The average post using #charleston receives 1.7K likes and 44 comments.

Is #charleston a good hashtag to use?

#charleston has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #charleston?

The best hashtags to use with #charleston include: #explorecharleston, #miami, #mountpleasant, #atlanta, #charlestonlife. 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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