#alt — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 27.5M total posts and 2.8K new posts daily, #alt is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.4K likes and 48 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #alt

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#alternative	27.5M	2.8K	2.4K	100	63
#goth	25.0M	2.8K	1.0K	100	44
#emo	20.0M	1.4K	3.2K	100	55
#altgirl	5.9M	1.1K	1.3K	100	67
#gothgirl	9.0M	1.1K	3.1K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #alt

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#alternativegirl	9.9M	317	1.4K	100	55
#grunge	28.9M	891	3.0K	100	55
#gothic	17.9M	1.9K	1.8K	100	62
#altfashion	2.4M	708	761	100	55
#alternativefashion	4.6M	626	668	100	45

Similar Hashtags to #alt

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#healthylifestyle	139.9M	15.7K	1.2K	100	51
#health	178.6M	8.7K	1.8K	100	53
#mentalhealth	61.9M	15.9K	2.2K	100	63
#healthy	193.8M	11.4K	1.2K	100	56
#healthyfood	125.9M	1.5K	768	100	49

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #alt on Instagram

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

#alt has 27.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #alt receives 2.4K likes and 48 comments.

Is #alt a good hashtag to use?

#alt has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 63/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #alt?

The best hashtags to use with #alt include: #alternativegirl, #grunge, #gothic, #altfashion, #alternativefashion. 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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