#dark — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #dark is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.5K likes and 26 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #dark

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.5K	100	39
#darkart	12.1M	1.9K	1.2K	100	50
#goth	25.0M	2.8K	1.0K	100	44
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	454	100	15
#gothic	17.9M	1.9K	1.4K	100	62

Related Hashtags to #dark

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#love	2.1B	540.0K	898	100	27
#aesthetic	143.0M	30.4K	1.6K	100	39
#black	178.2M	9.4K	756	100	41
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.1K	100	61
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45

Similar Hashtags to #dark

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#darkromance	3.3M	4.0K	870	100	48
#darkart	12.1M	1.9K	1.2K	100	50
#darkaesthetic	4.7M	2.5K	1.0K	100	54
#darkacademia	2.9M	528	2.1K	100	53
#darkness	10.2M	183	1.3K	100	43

Hashtag Cloud

#instagood #fyp #explore #darkness #night #viral #nature #music #photooftheday #reels #darkaesthetic #alternative #halloween #photo #digitalart #drawing #blackandwhite #light #creepy #explorepage #gothgirl #trending #artwork #tattoo #metal #grunge #rock #punk #beautiful #illustration #spooky #witch #fashion #horrorart #life #picoftheday #sad #scary #emo #foryou #makeup #aiart #moon #memes #portrait #gothaesthetic #fantasy #gothicstyle #model #follow #alternativegirl #like #sky #ai #beauty #ink #style #anime #funny #alt #metalhead #bookstagram #mood #reelsinstagram #photographer #sketch #travel #painting #girl #quotes #gothgoth #darkromance #meme #naturephotography #instadaily #darkartists #trendingreels #skull #darkhumor #design #artistsoninstagram #alternativefashion #moody #sunset #tattoos #nightphotography #vampire #vintage #gothstyle #gothicgirl

How to Use #dark on Instagram

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

#dark has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #dark receives 1.5K likes and 26 comments.

Is #dark a good hashtag to use?

#dark has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 39/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #dark?

The best hashtags to use with #dark include: #love, #aesthetic, #black, #instagram, #artist. 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: 2026-06-17. Learn about our editorial process →

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