#illinois — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 59.1M total posts and 5.5K new posts daily, #illinois is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 640 likes and 23 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #illinois

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#chicago	59.1M	5.5K	640	100	45
#california	108.6M	9.2K	955	100	44
#florida	77.8M	10.9K	1.2K	100	68
#texas	56.5M	8.2K	3.0K	100	49
#georgia	20.5M	2.7K	1.2K	100	47

Related Hashtags to #illinois

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#newyork	146.5M	32.9K	2.8K	100	93
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	796	100	61
#arizona	26.7M	3.8K	691	100	58
#alabama	6.9M	1.0K	1.4K	100	60
#michigan	14.2M	1.6K	4.3K	100	51

Similar Hashtags to #illinois

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#chicagoillinois	365.1K	89	2.4K	76	64
#illinoisphotographer	309.4K	49	1.2K	45	35
#napervilleillinois	156.5K	20	4.1K	19	55
#illinoisrealestate	140.9K	59	2.2K	48	76
#enjoyillinois	707.6K	22	2.2K	34	56

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How to Use #illinois on Instagram

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

#illinois has 59.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 5.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #illinois receives 640 likes and 23 comments.

Is #illinois a good hashtag to use?

#illinois has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 45/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #illinois?

The best hashtags to use with #illinois include: #newyork, #usa, #arizona, #alabama, #michigan. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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