#alternativemetal — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 39.5M total posts and 3.6K new posts daily, #alternativemetal is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 5.3K likes and 93 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #alternativemetal

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#metal39.5M3.6K5.3K10061
#numetal1.7M6232.8K10061
#heavymetal13.0M2.0K2.0K10061
#rock76.5M8.3K1.4K10050
#alternativerock3.3M8301.0K10054

Related Hashtags to #alternativemetal

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#metalmusic4.1M1.4K1.1K10044
#music504.2M83.6K2.1K10046
#metalcore4.8M1.1K2.7K10073
#hardrock9.0M1.5K2.6K10062
#metalhead11.2M1.2K1.8K10058

Similar Hashtags to #alternativemetal

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#alternativemetalmusic14.0K81.5K656
#alternativemetalbands10.4K65752
#alternativemetalband7.4K215924
#alternativemetalgoth5.2K02.0K094
#alternativemetalcore2.5K13211

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #alternativemetal on Instagram

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

#alternativemetal has 39.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #alternativemetal receives 5.3K likes and 93 comments.

Is #alternativemetal a good hashtag to use?

#alternativemetal has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #alternativemetal?

The best hashtags to use with #alternativemetal include: #metalmusic, #music, #metalcore, #hardrock, #metalhead. 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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