#southern — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.6M total posts and 250 new posts daily, #southern is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.4K likes and 57 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #southern

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#southernliving	2.6M	250	2.4K	100	77
#country	28.3M	2.6K	3.5K	100	59
#south	6.5M	1.7K	2.4K	100	60
#southerncharm	1.6M	201	1.7K	100	91
#foodie	268.5M	27.7K	786	100	41

Related Hashtags to #southern

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#food	542.7M	29.2K	873	100	47
#fyp	647.9M	867.9K	636	100	26
#love	2.1B	270.0K	984	100	33
#texas	56.5M	8.2K	3.0K	100	49
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	1.9K	100	64

Similar Hashtags to #southern

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#southerncalifornia	2.8M	296	2.0K	100	81
#southernliving	2.6M	250	2.4K	100	77
#southerncharm	1.6M	201	1.7K	100	91
#southernutah	693.2K	156	1.5K	92	68
#southernstyle	914.2K	113	1.4K	98	68

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #southern on Instagram

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

#southern has 2.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 250 new posts added daily. The average post using #southern receives 2.4K likes and 57 comments.

Is #southern a good hashtag to use?

#southern 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 #southern?

The best hashtags to use with #southern include: #food, #fyp, #love, #texas, #explore. 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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