#waterloo — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.4M total posts and 268 new posts daily, #waterloo is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.9K likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #waterloo

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kitchener	1.4M	268	2.9K	100	62
#cambridge	5.9M	849	6.0K	100	69
#toronto	61.4M	622.9K	912	100	56
#guelph	1.4M	209	555	100	34
#ontario	16.2M	2.2K	889	100	56

Related Hashtags to #waterloo

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kitchenerwaterloo	634.5K	139	1.0K	91	34
#waterlooregion	472.8K	129	1.3K	87	57
#canada	97.7M	20.3K	806	100	47
#kwawesome	1.1M	80	698	85	49
#mississauga	5.8M	1.3K	3.3K	100	86

Similar Hashtags to #waterloo

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#kitchenerwaterloo	634.5K	139	1.0K	91	34
#waterlooregion	472.8K	129	1.3K	87	57
#universityofwaterloo	178.2K	29	1.6K	26	40
#kitchenerwaterloocambridge	117.5K	45	519	37	20
#waterlooontario	126.4K	25	1.3K	22	51

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How to Use #waterloo on Instagram

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

#waterloo has 1.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 268 new posts added daily. The average post using #waterloo receives 2.9K likes and 30 comments.

Is #waterloo a good hashtag to use?

#waterloo has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 62/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #waterloo?

The best hashtags to use with #waterloo include: #kitchenerwaterloo, #waterlooregion, #canada, #kwawesome, #mississauga. 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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