#greatlakes — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 9.0M total posts and 398 new posts daily, #greatlakes is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 32 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #greatlakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#puremichigan	9.0M	398	1.3K	100	62
#michigan	14.2M	1.6K	4.5K	100	48
#lakemichigan	2.9M	269	1.6K	100	65
#lakesuperior	1.2M	74	1.1K	81	45
#greatlakesstate	266.3K	9	2.3K	14	54

Related Hashtags to #greatlakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lakelife	10.2M	1.2K	1.6K	100	51
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	915	100	56
#upperpeninsula	636.6K	43	1.7K	48	54
#northernmichigan	773.1K	117	1.7K	94	56
#lakeerie	1.1M	114	515	100	43

Similar Hashtags to #greatlakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#greatlakesstate	266.3K	9	2.3K	14	54
#bestofthegreatlakesstate	49.1K	8	923	7	46
#kashmirgreatlakes	54.4K	7	1.5K	7	59
#greatlakesproud	98.5K	1	2.6K	3	76
#thegreatlakesstate	156.2K	1	843	5	65

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #greatlakes on Instagram

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

#greatlakes has 9.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 398 new posts added daily. The average post using #greatlakes receives 1.3K likes and 32 comments.

Is #greatlakes a good hashtag to use?

#greatlakes has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 62/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #greatlakes?

The best hashtags to use with #greatlakes include: #lakelife, #nature, #upperpeninsula, #northernmichigan, #lakeerie. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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