#chicago — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 146.4M total posts and 32.6K new posts daily, #chicago is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.0K likes and 105 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #chicago

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#newyork	146.4M	32.6K	3.0K	100	77
#losangeles	91.2M	35.1K	1.5K	100	49
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	987	100	61
#miami	94.4M	9.2K	2.0K	100	38
#california	108.6M	9.2K	1.1K	100	56

Related Hashtags to #chicago

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#texas	56.5M	8.2K	3.0K	100	49
#atlanta	45.3M	4.1K	1.5K	100	55
#houston	34.3M	5.5K	1.9K	100	63
#florida	77.8M	10.9K	1.2K	100	68
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	769	100	42

Similar Hashtags to #chicago

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#chicagohairstylist	2.6M	539	2.3K	100	73
#chicagogram	2.5M	157	3.4K	100	51
#chicagophotographer	1.7M	183	1.3K	100	65
#chicagoland	1.4M	257	6.8K	100	51
#chicagoartist	1.5M	136	1.9K	100	74

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How to Use #chicago on Instagram

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

#chicago has 146.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 32.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #chicago receives 3.0K likes and 105 comments.

Is #chicago a good hashtag to use?

#chicago 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 #chicago?

The best hashtags to use with #chicago include: #texas, #atlanta, #houston, #florida, #explorepage. 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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