#johannesburg — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 27.3M total posts and 3.5K new posts daily, #johannesburg is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 54 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #johannesburg

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#southafrica	27.3M	3.5K	2.3K	100	61
#capetown	15.0M	1.4K	2.2K	100	67
#durban	3.8M	2.0K	2.7K	100	57
#pretoria	2.1M	317	2.7K	100	58
#gauteng	970.7K	236	1.3K	99	49

Related Hashtags to #johannesburg

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#africa	46.0M	4.5K	1.9K	100	57
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	3.5K	100	69
#sandton	906.3K	119	967	98	47
#love	2.1B	34.8K	661	100	42
#mzansi	801.2K	84	2.6K	83	51

Similar Hashtags to #johannesburg

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#johannesburgphotographer	86.3K	13	1.4K	12	64
#johannesburghair	38.9K	32	598	25	3
#universityofjohannesburg	33.5K	12	1.6K	10	64
#johannesburgmakeupartist	29.1K	10	653	8	40
#cityofjohannesburg	75.1K	3	1.7K	4	64

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #johannesburg on Instagram

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

#johannesburg has 27.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #johannesburg receives 2.3K likes and 54 comments.

Is #johannesburg a good hashtag to use?

#johannesburg 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 #johannesburg?

The best hashtags to use with #johannesburg include: #africa, #fashion, #sandton, #love, #mzansi. 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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