#lakes — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 847.3M total posts and 73.5K new posts daily, #lakes is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 465 likes and 19 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #lakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	465	100	28
#mountains	129.1M	15.2K	1.7K	100	47
#lake	57.1M	2.4K	1.2K	100	48
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	662	100	39
#hiking	89.7M	8.9K	788	100	52

Related Hashtags to #lakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#naturephotography	261.6M	24.2K	565	100	41
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	10.0K	100	45
#landscape	208.3M	8.5K	689	100	37
#adventure	161.3M	47.7K	882	100	52
#lakedistrict	4.6M	519	1.1K	100	44

Similar Hashtags to #lakes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#snowflakes	4.3M	262	2.2K	100	56
#lakeside	2.6M	234	1.8K	100	52
#greatlakes	1.3M	119	724	100	50
#bhopal_the_city_of_lakes	715.1K	186	1.2K	93	61
#lakesuperior	1.2M	100	1.1K	100	45

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #lakes on Instagram

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

#lakes has 847.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 73.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #lakes receives 465 likes and 19 comments.

Is #lakes a good hashtag to use?

#lakes has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 28/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #lakes?

The best hashtags to use with #lakes include: #naturephotography, #photography, #landscape, #adventure, #lakedistrict. 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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