#emo — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 25.0M total posts and 2.8K new posts daily, #emo is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 26 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #emo

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#goth	25.0M	2.8K	1.0K	100	44
#alternative	27.5M	2.8K	2.4K	100	63
#alt	7.1M	1.6K	1.7K	100	53
#emogirl	5.0M	346	6.2K	100	63
#grunge	28.9M	891	3.0K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #emo

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#punk	23.4M	2.2K	2.7K	100	57
#gothgirl	9.0M	1.1K	3.1K	100	64
#gothic	17.9M	1.9K	1.8K	100	62
#alternativegirl	9.9M	317	1.4K	100	55
#aesthetic	143.0M	30.4K	601	100	42

Similar Hashtags to #emo

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#exploremore	107.3M	37.8K	677	100	42
#memories	115.1M	14.5K	722	100	45
#pokemon	41.2M	8.5K	637	100	45
#makemoney	7.1M	931	678	100	36
#emotions	17.5M	5.7K	1.5K	100	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #emo on Instagram

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

#emo has 25.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #emo receives 1.0K likes and 26 comments.

Is #emo a good hashtag to use?

#emo has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 44/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #emo?

The best hashtags to use with #emo include: #punk, #gothgirl, #gothic, #alternativegirl, #aesthetic. 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: 2026-06-23. Learn about our editorial process →

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