#southwales — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 10.9M total posts and 991 new posts daily, #southwales is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.5K likes and 43 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #southwales

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#wales	10.9M	991	2.5K	100	64
#cardiff	4.7M	457	1.3K	100	50
#swansea	1.7M	219	3.2K	100	58
#visitwales	1.4M	188	916	100	38
#newport	3.0M	621	4.8K	100	76

Related Hashtags to #southwales

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#cymru	1.5M	184	912	100	50
#uk	76.0M	12.8K	1.6K	100	65
#bridgend	240.5K	70	3.0K	59	60
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	547	100	20
#welsh	1.5M	91	2.1K	93	55

Similar Hashtags to #southwales

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#newsouthwales	2.2M	100	1.2K	100	51
#universityofsouthwales	68.1K	21	168	18	7
#southwalesweddings	62.0K	19	652	16	44
#newsouthwalesaustralia	62.3K	11	7.7K	10	86
#southwalesweddingphotographer	40.1K	7	251	6	9

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How to Use #southwales on Instagram

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

#southwales has 10.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 991 new posts added daily. The average post using #southwales receives 2.5K likes and 43 comments.

Is #southwales a good hashtag to use?

#southwales has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 64/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #southwales?

The best hashtags to use with #southwales include: #cymru, #uk, #bridgend, #photography, #welsh. 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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