#40k — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 5.5M total posts and 1.4K new posts daily, #40k is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 23 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #40k

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#warhammer40k5.5M1.4K1.1K10058
#warhammer5.8M1.6K1.9K10057
#warhammercommunity2.8M1.0K1.5K10048
#gamesworkshop3.4M6151.5K10057
#paintingwarhammer3.8M5514.7K10068

Related Hashtags to #40k

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#miniaturepainting3.7M1.1K77010038
#spacemarines1.5M3492.1K10056
#miniatures5.5M1.0K1.1K10036
#warhammer400001.3M3982.3K10059
#wargaming2.2M45457410033

Similar Hashtags to #40k

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#warhammer40k5.5M1.4K1.1K10058
#wh40k936.5K1551.7K9955
#paintingwarhammer40k719.8K1131.9K9360
#warhammer40kpainting268.6K1101.9K8251
#gamesworkshop40k305.7K591.1K5241

Hashtag Cloud

#warhammerpainting#paintingminiatures#wh40k#painting#tabletop#tabletopgames#paintingwarhammer40k#minipainting#grimdark#hobby#paintingminis#horusheresy#miniature#spacemarine#citadelminiatures#ageofsigmar#citadel#art#chaos#tabletopgaming#gw#wargames#adeptusastartes#30k#chaosspacemarines#kitbash#aos#warhammerfantasy#killteam#warhammerofficial#primaris#gamesworkshop40k#warhammer30k#forgeworld#astartes#spacemarines40k#astramilitarum#warhammer40kpainting#tyranids#3dprinting#scifi#citadelpaints#ultramarines#imperialguard#orks#fantasy#necromunda#imperium#wip#dnd#new40k#warhammerworld#primarismarines#darkangels#minis#bloodangels#nurgle#deathguard#warhammerageofsigmar#eldar#oldhammer#warhammerart#warmongers#painting40k#eavymetal#paintingforgeworld#instagram#spacewolves#boardgames#dungeonsanddragons#miniaturewargaming#40kconversions#necrons#aeldari#inq28#tabletopwargaming#reels#khorne#paint#sharethehobbylove#blacktemplars#kitbashing#gaming#worldeaters#leviathan#imperiumofman#mini#conversion#artist#photography

How to Use #40k on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #40k has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #40k alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #40k with #miniaturepainting, #spacemarines, #miniatures for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #40k on Instagram?

#40k has 5.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #40k receives 1.1K likes and 23 comments.

Is #40k a good hashtag to use?

#40k has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #40k?

The best hashtags to use with #40k include: #miniaturepainting, #spacemarines, #miniatures, #warhammer40000, #wargaming. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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