#darkwave — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 25.1M total posts and 2.8K new posts daily, #darkwave is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 44 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #darkwave

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#goth	25.1M	2.8K	1.1K	100	55
#postpunk	2.8M	918	1.0K	100	39
#gothic	17.9M	1.9K	721	100	46
#newwave	3.3M	491	1.0K	100	41
#synthwave	2.8M	279	2.1K	100	59

Related Hashtags to #darkwave

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#synthpop	1.8M	428	2.1K	100	63
#alternative	27.5M	2.8K	1.1K	100	40
#coldwave	314.0K	87	9.0K	73	64
#industrial	11.3M	1.8K	1.1K	100	42
#music	506.6M	84.9K	848	100	36

Similar Hashtags to #darkwave

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#darkwavemusic	89.1K	31	1.9K	26	63
#darkwavepictures	15.6K	0	4.2K	1	74
#darkwaves	11.9K	1	2.5K	1	65
#neoclassicaldarkwave	2.9K	1	1.8K	1	66
#darkwavedisco	4.3K	1	288	1	4

Hashtag Cloud

#dark #ebm #electronicmusic #gothicrock #punk #gothmusic #80s #gothgirl #industrialmusic #synth #deathrock #rock #gothgoth #electro #gothrock #newmusic #metal #darkwavemusic #cyberpunk #tradgoth #indie #gothfashion #gothaesthetic #darkart #techno #art #postpunkmusic #darkmusic #shoegaze #electronic #gothicstyle #livemusic #gothmakeup #darkelectro #gothstyle #retrowave #80smusic #darkaesthetic #darksynth #blackmetal #thecure #vampire #gothicmusic #alt #alternativerock #dreampop #alternativemusic #depechemode #indierock #electronica #gothicfashion #darkness #vinyl #concert #punkrock #artist #grunge #fyp #halloween #losangeles #vaporwave #heavymetal #underground #aesthetic #dj #ambient #dance #synthesizer #metalhead #emo #80sgoth #darkpop #indiemusic #retro #vinylcollection #digitalart #alternativefashion #experimental #darkambient #gothclub #gothboy #batcave #photography #producer #nightlife #cybergoth #fashion #joydivision #gothicgirl #musician

How to Use #darkwave on Instagram

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

#darkwave has 25.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #darkwave receives 1.1K likes and 44 comments.

Is #darkwave a good hashtag to use?

#darkwave has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 55/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #darkwave?

The best hashtags to use with #darkwave include: #synthpop, #alternative, #coldwave, #industrial, #music. 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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