#backrooms — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 857.6K total posts and 328 new posts daily, #backrooms is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 97/100). Average posts get 934 likes and 22 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #backrooms

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#liminalspace	857.6K	328	934	97	33
#dreamcore	1.2M	557	2.3K	100	59
#weirdcore	1.4M	343	3.0K	100	54
#nostalgia	23.4M	7.8K	3.7K	100	59
#liminalspaces	370.1K	170	1.5K	84	46

Related Hashtags to #backrooms

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#liminal	491.2K	231	1.0K	87	45
#nostalgiacore	582.3K	259	1.6K	90	57
#liminalcore	227.4K	77	1.6K	64	57
#aesthetic	143.0M	30.4K	502	100	30
#oddcore	514.9K	6	4.7K	17	53

Similar Hashtags to #backrooms

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#thebackrooms	152.3K	10	2.9K	11	54
#backroomsaesthetic	61.9K	15	1.2K	13	53
#backroomscore	11.4K	4	2.0K	3	51
#escapethebackrooms	10.1K	13	128	10	2
#backroomsmemes	6.1K	2	841	2	11

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #backrooms on Instagram

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

#backrooms has 857.6K total posts on Instagram with approximately 328 new posts added daily. The average post using #backrooms receives 934 likes and 22 comments.

Is #backrooms a good hashtag to use?

#backrooms has a competition score of 97/100 (very high) and a reach score of 33/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #backrooms?

The best hashtags to use with #backrooms include: #liminal, #nostalgiacore, #liminalcore, #aesthetic, #oddcore. 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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