#darkness — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 43.4M total posts and 883 new posts daily, #darkness is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 719 likes and 24 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #darkness

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dark	43.4M	883	719	100	41
#darkart	12.1M	1.9K	736	100	32
#art	1.1B	96.4K	870	100	29
#gothic	17.9M	1.9K	1.8K	100	62
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.6K	100	65

Related Hashtags to #darkness

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#goth	25.0M	2.8K	1.0K	100	44
#love	2.1B	720.0K	1.2K	100	42
#light	88.5M	1.5K	2.7K	100	61
#darkaesthetic	4.7M	2.5K	1.3K	100	53
#black	178.2M	9.4K	756	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #darkness

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#darkness_fantasy	360.5K	29	839	31	47
#trees_of_darkness_	211.7K	21	816	21	55
#world_of__darkness2	45.0K	44	662	34	50
#lightinthedarkness	210.4K	71	1.2K	59	55
#world_of__darkness	99.4K	8	895	9	72

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #darkness on Instagram

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

#darkness has 43.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 883 new posts added daily. The average post using #darkness receives 719 likes and 24 comments.

Is #darkness a good hashtag to use?

#darkness has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #darkness?

The best hashtags to use with #darkness include: #goth, #love, #light, #darkaesthetic, #black. 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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