#upstate — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.8M total posts and 416 new posts daily, #upstate is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 880 likes and 98 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #upstate

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#upstateny	3.8M	416	880	100	41
#newyork	146.5M	32.9K	647	100	29
#hudsonvalley	3.6M	508	3.1K	100	73
#upstatenewyork	1.1M	149	685	100	50
#ny	30.3M	1.5K	583	100	49

Related Hashtags to #upstate

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#catskills	1.6M	158	838	100	44
#iloveny	3.5M	170	1.5K	100	58
#nature	849.8M	76.5K	513	100	40
#hudsonvalleyny	729.6K	204	1.3K	93	66
#fall	81.7M	3.2K	778	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #upstate

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#upstateny	3.8M	416	880	100	41
#upstatenewyork	1.1M	149	685	100	50
#upstatesc	792.4K	214	1.6K	95	66
#upstatenyphotographer	124.0K	27	1.3K	23	54
#thisisupstate	76.8K	21	1.7K	18	72

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #upstate on Instagram

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

#upstate has 3.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 416 new posts added daily. The average post using #upstate receives 880 likes and 98 comments.

Is #upstate a good hashtag to use?

#upstate has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #upstate?

The best hashtags to use with #upstate include: #catskills, #iloveny, #nature, #hudsonvalleyny, #fall. 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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