#blackmetal — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 7.0M total posts and 1.1K new posts daily, #blackmetal is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 5.2K likes and 73 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #blackmetal

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#deathmetal7.0M1.1K5.2K10066
#metal39.5M3.6K5.3K10061
#heavymetal13.0M2.0K2.0K10061
#metalhead11.2M1.2K1.8K10058
#thrashmetal4.0M6851.7K10042

Related Hashtags to #blackmetal

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#metalmusic4.1M1.4K1.1K10044
#doommetal1.8M3472.0K10063
#music504.2M83.6K2.1K10046
#darkart12.1M1.9K1.2K10050
#metalcore4.9M1.1K2.1K10059

Similar Hashtags to #blackmetal

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#blackmetalmusic296.0K911.4K7643
#blackmetalart205.2K571.5K4855
#atmosphericblackmetal286.7K637385538
#blackmetalband221.8K626135236
#blackmetalvinyl263.0K561.1K4935

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #blackmetal on Instagram

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

#blackmetal has 7.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.1K new posts added daily. The average post using #blackmetal receives 5.2K likes and 73 comments.

Is #blackmetal a good hashtag to use?

#blackmetal has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 66/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #blackmetal?

The best hashtags to use with #blackmetal include: #metalmusic, #doommetal, #music, #darkart, #metalcore. 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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