#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

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#crete6.8M6393.3K10058
#greece52.3M4.4K2.4K10099
#chania1.6M1962.2K10062
#rethymno579.2K967048734
#creta2.1M7192.0K10060

Related Hashtags to #heraklion

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#cretegreece420.5K781.0K6950
#visitgreece3.9M50168110043
#visitcrete275.7K435.0K3989
#heraklion_crete109.6K201.4K1860
#creteisland641.6K731.7K7153

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#heraklion_crete109.6K201.4K1860
#heraklioncrete20.2K15804129
#heraklioncity17.9K4565430
#heraklion_city7.6K2308215
#aboutheraklion11.4K12.3K148

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #heraklion on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #heraklion has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #heraklion alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #heraklion with #cretegreece, #visitgreece, #visitcrete for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. 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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