#gamedev — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.0M total posts and 824 new posts daily, #gamedev is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.6K likes and 24 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gamedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indiegame	2.0M	824	2.6K	100	52
#indiedev	1.4M	339	861	100	36
#gaming	80.5M	32.8K	2.3K	100	61
#gamedevelopment	962.1K	219	1.8K	99	56
#game	57.0M	8.1K	1.3K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #gamedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gameart	2.3M	387	1.2K	100	38
#gamedesign	1.2M	295	1.0K	100	46
#videogames	33.7M	4.6K	626	100	33
#indiegamedev	836.5K	229	1.1K	96	60
#art	1.1B	96.4K	974	100	37

Similar Hashtags to #gamedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gamedevelopment	962.1K	219	1.8K	99	56
#indiegamedev	836.5K	229	1.1K	96	60
#gamedeveloper	412.2K	52	2.2K	49	55
#gamedevelopers	122.0K	19	780	17	45
#indiegamedeveloper	123.6K	17	2.5K	16	68

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #gamedev on Instagram

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

#gamedev has 2.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 824 new posts added daily. The average post using #gamedev receives 2.6K likes and 24 comments.

Is #gamedev a good hashtag to use?

#gamedev has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #gamedev?

The best hashtags to use with #gamedev include: #gameart, #gamedesign, #videogames, #indiegamedev, #art. 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: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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