#midwest — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 8.4M total posts and 1.2K new posts daily, #midwest is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.9K likes and 191 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #midwest

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#wisconsin	8.4M	1.2K	3.9K	100	87
#chicago	59.1M	5.5K	640	100	45
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.1K	100	34
#illinois	6.2M	1.1K	3.1K	100	46
#indiana	6.8M	1.1K	3.7K	100	69

Related Hashtags to #midwest

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nature	849.8M	76.5K	1.1K	100	25
#iowa	4.5M	599	1.9K	100	42
#michigan	14.2M	1.7K	944	100	51
#minnesota	9.7M	1.1K	2.2K	100	72
#ohio	14.4M	1.6K	2.7K	100	57

Similar Hashtags to #midwest

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#midwestphotographer	763.6K	94	971	90	60
#midwestliving	671.5K	65	2.8K	66	56
#midwestmoment	860.7K	20	1.1K	37	64
#midwestemo	222.0K	342	3.6K	81	62
#midwestweddingphotographer	327.4K	58	682	52	47

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #midwest on Instagram

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

#midwest has 8.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #midwest receives 3.9K likes and 191 comments.

Is #midwest a good hashtag to use?

#midwest has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 87/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #midwest?

The best hashtags to use with #midwest include: #nature, #iowa, #michigan, #minnesota, #ohio. 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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