#chicagoland — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 59.1M total posts and 5.5K new posts daily, #chicagoland is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 640 likes and 23 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #chicagoland

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#chicago59.1M5.5K64010045
#chicagogram2.5M1573.4K10051
#illinois6.2M1.1K3.1K10046
#chitown4.0M949409645
#chicagosuburbs436.3K1961.2K8646

Related Hashtags to #chicagoland

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#chicagolife814.0K946.6K9153
#windycity2.0M1411.4K10063
#chicagophotographer1.7M1831.3K10065
#photography1.1B99.1K45610033
#realestate129.1M37.3K86010030

Similar Hashtags to #chicagoland

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#chicagolandrealestate90.9K4388351
#chicagolandrealtor30.6K12140108
#chicagolandphotographer47.8K112.9K1049
#chicagolandarea34.4K133901110
#chicagolandhomes9.7K1720132

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #chicagoland on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #chicagoland has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #chicagoland alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #chicagoland with #chicagolife, #windycity, #chicagophotographer for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #chicagoland on Instagram?

#chicagoland has 59.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 5.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #chicagoland receives 640 likes and 23 comments.

Is #chicagoland a good hashtag to use?

#chicagoland has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 45/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #chicagoland?

The best hashtags to use with #chicagoland include: #chicagolife, #windycity, #chicagophotographer, #photography, #realestate. 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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