#grimdark — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 5.8M total posts and 1.6K new posts daily, #grimdark is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.9K likes and 109 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #grimdark

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#warhammer5.8M1.6K1.9K10057
#warhammer40k5.4M1.4K1.1K10058
#warhammercommunity2.8M9951.5K10048
#paintingwarhammer3.8M5514.7K10068
#gamesworkshop3.4M6151.5K10057

Related Hashtags to #grimdark

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#miniaturepainting3.7M1.1K77010038
#spacemarines1.5M3542.1K10056
#wargaming2.2M46257410033
#40k2.4M87599510043
#miniatures5.5M1.0K1.1K10036

Similar Hashtags to #grimdark

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#grimdark40k41.6K172.2K1468
#grimdarkfantasy33.3K302.2K2340
#grimdarkfuture19.7K163.0K1367
#grimdarkpainting9.9K61.4K557
#grimdarkcommunity5.6K5542410

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #grimdark on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #grimdark has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #grimdark alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #grimdark with #miniaturepainting, #spacemarines, #wargaming for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #grimdark on Instagram?

#grimdark has 5.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #grimdark receives 1.9K likes and 109 comments.

Is #grimdark a good hashtag to use?

#grimdark has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #grimdark?

The best hashtags to use with #grimdark include: #miniaturepainting, #spacemarines, #wargaming, #40k, #miniatures. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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