#gauteng — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 27.2M total posts and 3.5K new posts daily, #gauteng is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 54 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gauteng

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#southafrica	27.2M	3.5K	2.3K	100	61
#johannesburg	3.9M	461	1.3K	100	51
#pretoria	2.1M	246	2.0K	100	68
#capetown	15.0M	1.4K	2.2K	100	67
#durban	3.8M	1.7K	2.8K	100	56

Related Hashtags to #gauteng

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#westerncape	1.2M	206	2.6K	100	56
#fashiongh	260.5K	4	12.0K	10	100
#mpumalanga	560.8K	84	2.9K	77	76
#paris	148.0M	9.9K	927	100	48
#nairobikenya	6.3M	371	852	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #gauteng

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gautengphotographer	42.9K	8	1.2K	7	34
#gautengmakeupartist	22.7K	24	801	19	23
#gautengtourism	11.0K	4	774	3	17
#gautengweddingphotographer	16.8K	3	429	3	9
#visitgauteng	26.0K	9	3.4K	8	77

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How to Use #gauteng on Instagram

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

#gauteng has 27.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #gauteng receives 2.3K likes and 54 comments.

Is #gauteng a good hashtag to use?

#gauteng has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #gauteng?

The best hashtags to use with #gauteng include: #westerncape, #fashiongh, #mpumalanga, #paris, #nairobikenya. 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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