#ottawa — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 97.7M total posts and 20.3K new posts daily, #ottawa is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 806 likes and 33 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #ottawa

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#canada	97.7M	20.3K	806	100	47
#toronto	61.4M	622.9K	912	100	56
#ontario	16.2M	2.2K	889	100	56
#montreal	22.5M	1.7K	1.7K	100	55
#ottawalife	946.2K	133	816	99	48

Related Hashtags to #ottawa

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#vancouver	29.5M	2.3K	850	100	42
#myottawa	1.2M	101	857	100	66
#calgary	10.2M	1.5K	872	100	42
#quebec	9.1M	780	1.5K	100	68
#edmonton	6.8M	1.1K	1.6K	100	59

Similar Hashtags to #ottawa

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#ottawalife	946.2K	133	816	99	48
#myottawa	1.2M	101	857	100	66
#ottawarealestate	347.0K	157	3.7K	84	73
#ottawaphotographer	408.8K	48	629	46	33
#ottawatourism	358.0K	53	1.5K	49	66

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #ottawa on Instagram

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

#ottawa has 97.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 20.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #ottawa receives 806 likes and 33 comments.

Is #ottawa a good hashtag to use?

#ottawa has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 47/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #ottawa?

The best hashtags to use with #ottawa include: #vancouver, #myottawa, #calgary, #quebec, #edmonton. 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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