#citylights — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 100.3M total posts and 3.6K new posts daily, #citylights is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 896 likes and 41 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #citylights

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#city	100.3M	3.6K	896	100	45
#nightphotography	25.1M	1.5K	1.7K	100	65
#cityscape	21.8M	1.0K	1.1K	100	52
#streetphotography	132.2M	10.6K	964	100	56
#citylife	22.9M	1.9K	1.7K	100	60

Related Hashtags to #citylights

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cityphotography	11.3M	988	940	100	67
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	563	100	33
#night	149.2M	1.0K	712	100	41
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	1.3K	100	37
#photooftheday	1.1B	33.4K	868	100	42

Similar Hashtags to #citylights

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nightcitylights	120.3K	16	1.6K	15	51
#citylights🌃	63.7K	9	700	8	33
#bigcitylights	128.6K	1	5.3K	4	80
#citylightsmagic	4.0K	9	626	7	7
#citylightsatnight	11.9K	4	2.0K	3	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #citylights on Instagram

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

#citylights has 100.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #citylights receives 896 likes and 41 comments.

Is #citylights a good hashtag to use?

#citylights 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 #citylights?

The best hashtags to use with #citylights include: #cityphotography, #photography, #night, #travel, #photooftheday. 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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