#northernlights — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.4M total posts and 62 new posts daily, #northernlights is a high-competition hashtag (score: 72/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 56 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #northernlights

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#auroraborealis	2.4M	62	1.4K	72	63
#aurora	6.6M	896	1.3K	100	55
#nature	849.8M	76.5K	513	100	40
#nightsky	9.1M	448	782	100	42
#nightphotography	25.1M	1.7K	933	100	69

Related Hashtags to #northernlights

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#travel	782.6M	86.3K	624	100	40
#norway	29.1M	2.0K	783	100	54
#naturephotography	262.3M	24.1K	636	100	47
#iceland	15.9M	1.2K	1.0K	100	65
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	536	100	38

Similar Hashtags to #northernlights

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#northernlightsphotos	157.5K	27	1.1K	24	63
#northernlightsiceland	42.1K	3	3.9K	3	80
#northernlightsphotography	17.0K	6	1.3K	5	76
#northernlightsnorway	16.2K	6	1.1K	5	73
#northernlightscanada	10.3K	2	287	2	9

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #northernlights on Instagram

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

#northernlights has 2.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 62 new posts added daily. The average post using #northernlights receives 1.4K likes and 56 comments.

Is #northernlights a good hashtag to use?

#northernlights has a competition score of 72/100 (high) and a reach score of 63/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #northernlights?

The best hashtags to use with #northernlights include: #travel, #norway, #naturephotography, #iceland, #photography. 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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