#games — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 79.7M total posts and 34.5K new posts daily, #games is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #games

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaming	79.7M	34.5K	2.3K	100	61
#gamer	61.8M	8.7K	1.2K	100	72
#game	57.0M	8.1K	1.3K	100	58
#videogames	33.6M	4.8K	626	100	33
#playstation	25.2M	2.9K	2.8K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #games

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#xbox	31.0M	892	5.5K	100	53
#gamers	14.6M	1.2K	617	100	55
#memes	277.0M	65.8K	1.7K	100	54
#fortnite	48.0M	2.0K	1.6K	100	79
#pc	20.8M	2.2K	2.0K	100	64

Similar Hashtags to #games

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#videogames	33.6M	4.8K	626	100	33
#boardgames	8.0M	1.5K	763	100	47
#tabletopgames	4.2M	846	707	100	44
#footballgames	2.1M	727	1.2K	100	66
#gamesworkshop	3.4M	615	1.5K	100	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #games on Instagram

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

#games has 79.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 34.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #games receives 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Is #games a good hashtag to use?

#games has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #games?

The best hashtags to use with #games include: #xbox, #gamers, #memes, #fortnite, #pc. 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: 2026-06-08. Learn about our editorial process →

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