#nyc — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 145.4M total posts and 31.3K new posts daily, #nyc is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.0K likes and 105 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #nyc

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#newyork	145.4M	31.3K	3.0K	100	77
#newyorkcity	37.7M	3.2K	872	100	61
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	987	100	61
#manhattan	24.4M	1.5K	1.2K	100	56
#brooklyn	34.6M	1.3K	4.7K	100	60

Related Hashtags to #nyc

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	432.0K	586	100	31
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	6.4K	100	37
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.6K	100	62
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.9K	100	48
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	522	100	28

Similar Hashtags to #nyc

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#funnycats	4.9M	1.4K	2.3K	100	55
#funnycat	5.1M	1.2K	5.6K	100	58
#nycphotographer	4.4M	402	1.8K	100	62
#funnyclips	2.3M	1.4K	14.3K	100	87
#nyceats	4.1M	524	879	100	59

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #nyc on Instagram

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

#nyc has 145.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 31.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #nyc receives 3.0K likes and 105 comments.

Is #nyc a good hashtag to use?

#nyc has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 77/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #nyc?

The best hashtags to use with #nyc include: #love, #fashion, #photography, #art, #instagood. 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: 2026-06-20. Learn about our editorial process →

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