#sf — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 34.6M total posts and 2.2K new posts daily, #sf is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 795 likes and 17 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sanfrancisco	34.6M	2.2K	795	100	35
#bayarea	17.3M	2.5K	1.1K	100	52
#california	108.6M	9.2K	1.4K	100	57
#sfbayarea	1.3M	169	3.1K	100	60
#usa	155.3M	29.8K	1.0K	100	69

Related Hashtags to #sf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	97.2K	2.2K	100	64
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	474	100	27
#la	58.0M	2.6K	1.2K	100	54
#cali	42.2M	666	766	100	44
#oakland	7.1M	493	10.5K	100	68

Similar Hashtags to #sf

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#likesforlike	149.7M	4.2K	670	100	39
#mensfashion	76.1M	10.0K	835	100	75
#transformation	51.9M	10.2K	774	100	53
#kesfet	72.3M	28.1K	2.3K	100	58
#crossfit	76.9M	3.7K	1.7K	100	45

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How to Use #sf on Instagram

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

#sf has 34.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #sf receives 795 likes and 17 comments.

Is #sf a good hashtag to use?

#sf has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 35/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sf?

The best hashtags to use with #sf include: #art, #photography, #la, #cali, #oakland. 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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