#penang — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 53.7M total posts and 3.6K new posts daily, #penang is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 58 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #penang

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#malaysia	53.7M	3.6K	1.3K	100	57
#kualalumpur	16.8M	1.2K	3.7K	100	58
#kedah	3.7M	1.1K	2.9K	100	58
#georgetown	2.6M	322	2.9K	100	49
#johor	5.4M	267	2.9K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #penang

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selangor	6.4M	137	2.3K	100	46
#travel	777.4M	82.2K	639	100	34
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	1.3K	100	57
#penangisland	499.9K	50	1.5K	50	58
#perak	4.1M	21	1.1K	41	52

Similar Hashtags to #penang

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#penangfoodie	377.5K	134	915	85	46
#penangisland	499.9K	50	1.5K	50	58
#penangfood	480.6K	112	862	87	51
#muapenang	458.8K	49	1.9K	48	59
#surprisedeliverypenang	302.8K	31	163	31	0

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #penang on Instagram

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

#penang has 53.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #penang receives 1.3K likes and 58 comments.

Is #penang a good hashtag to use?

#penang has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #penang?

The best hashtags to use with #penang include: #selangor, #travel, #fyp, #penangisland, #perak. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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