#gaming — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 61.8M total posts and 8.7K new posts daily, #gaming is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 63 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #gaming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#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
#games	40.2M	5.5K	5.0K	100	59
#playstation	25.2M	2.9K	2.8K	100	64

Related Hashtags to #gaming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gamingcommunity	8.2M	4.8K	2.7K	100	67
#viral	1.1B	1.0M	2.2K	100	66
#twitch	31.6M	13.1K	1.1K	100	64
#xbox	31.0M	892	5.5K	100	53
#trending	902.4M	785.8K	2.6K	100	54

Similar Hashtags to #gaming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gamingcommunity	8.2M	4.8K	2.7K	100	67
#pcgaming	11.3M	2.2K	1.2K	100	62
#retrogaming	6.1M	1.4K	1.1K	100	39
#gamingsetup	4.1M	1.3K	724	100	51
#gaminglife	4.4M	1.5K	2.0K	100	86

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #gaming on Instagram

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

#gaming has 61.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 8.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #gaming receives 1.2K likes and 63 comments.

Is #gaming a good hashtag to use?

#gaming has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 72/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #gaming?

The best hashtags to use with #gaming include: #gamingcommunity, #viral, #twitch, #xbox, #trending. 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: 2026-06-20. Learn about our editorial process →

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