#heraklion — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.8M total posts and 639 new posts daily, #heraklion is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.3K likes and 41 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #heraklion

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#crete	6.8M	639	3.3K	100	58
#greece	52.3M	4.4K	2.4K	100	99
#chania	1.6M	196	2.2K	100	62
#rethymno	579.2K	96	704	87	34
#creta	2.1M	719	2.0K	100	60

Related Hashtags to #heraklion

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cretegreece	420.5K	78	1.0K	69	50
#visitgreece	3.9M	501	681	100	43
#visitcrete	275.7K	43	5.0K	39	89
#heraklion_crete	109.6K	20	1.4K	18	60
#creteisland	641.6K	73	1.7K	71	53

Similar Hashtags to #heraklion

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#heraklion_crete	109.6K	20	1.4K	18	60
#heraklioncrete	20.2K	15	804	12	9
#heraklioncity	17.9K	4	565	4	30
#heraklion_city	7.6K	2	308	2	15
#aboutheraklion	11.4K	1	2.3K	1	48

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #heraklion on Instagram

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

#heraklion has 6.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 639 new posts added daily. The average post using #heraklion receives 3.3K likes and 41 comments.

Is #heraklion a good hashtag to use?

#heraklion has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #heraklion?

The best hashtags to use with #heraklion include: #cretegreece, #visitgreece, #visitcrete, #heraklion_crete, #creteisland. 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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