#portsmouth — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 975.6K total posts and 85 new posts daily, #portsmouth is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 88/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 42 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #portsmouth

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#southsea	975.6K	85	1.2K	88	56
#hampshire	2.5M	468	990	100	39
#norfolk	5.0M	630	1.8K	100	69
#southampton	2.7M	368	1.2K	100	46
#chesapeake	719.0K	114	1.3K	93	57

Related Hashtags to #portsmouth

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#virginiabeach	2.8M	438	2.3K	100	62
#hampton	989.9K	143	1.4K	100	92
#suffolk	3.2M	572	1.1K	100	44
#newportnews	488.4K	83	1.1K	75	57
#london	170.7M	13.9K	1.3K	100	57

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Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#portsmouthnh	549.2K	81	630	75	39
#portsmouthva	152.4K	46	2.7K	38	57
#universityofportsmouth	59.6K	28	1.6K	23	48
#portsmouthri	58.2K	10	683	9	44
#portsmouthuk	44.5K	7	788	6	38

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #portsmouth on Instagram

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

#portsmouth has 975.6K total posts on Instagram with approximately 85 new posts added daily. The average post using #portsmouth receives 1.2K likes and 42 comments.

Is #portsmouth a good hashtag to use?

#portsmouth has a competition score of 88/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #portsmouth?

The best hashtags to use with #portsmouth include: #virginiabeach, #hampton, #suffolk, #newportnews, #london. 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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