#galway — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 26.3M total posts and 2.9K new posts daily, #galway is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 8.3K likes and 122 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #galway

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ireland	26.3M	2.9K	8.3K	100	98
#dublin	15.2M	1.1K	4.4K	100	62
#cork	3.1M	279	1.5K	100	51
#wildatlanticway	2.0M	319	2.1K	100	65
#irish	9.3M	486	4.8K	100	63

Related Hashtags to #galway

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#uk	76.0M	12.8K	1.6K	100	65
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	987	100	61
#gym	308.8M	75.2K	1.3K	100	41
#london	170.7M	13.9K	1.5K	100	40
#gymlife	91.4M	20.8K	1.4K	100	69

Similar Hashtags to #galway

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#galwayireland	177.6K	26	2.4K	24	63
#galwaycity	180.0K	30	1.2K	27	56
#thisisgalway	151.8K	23	1.1K	21	59
#visitgalway	125.0K	23	884	21	40
#alwayslearningalwaysgrowing	87.5K	6	1.3K	7	80

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How to Use #galway on Instagram

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

#galway has 26.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #galway receives 8.3K likes and 122 comments.

Is #galway a good hashtag to use?

#galway has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 98/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #galway?

The best hashtags to use with #galway include: #uk, #usa, #gym, #london, #gymlife. 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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