#heavymetal — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 39.5M total posts and 3.6K new posts daily, #heavymetal is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 5.3K likes and 93 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #heavymetal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#metal	39.5M	3.6K	5.3K	100	61
#rock	76.7M	8.9K	1.4K	100	50
#metalhead	11.2M	1.2K	1.8K	100	58
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#hardrock	9.1M	1.5K	2.6K	100	62

Related Hashtags to #heavymetal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#deathmetal	7.0M	1.1K	1.1K	100	63
#thrashmetal	4.0M	685	1.7K	100	42
#metalmusic	4.1M	1.4K	1.1K	100	44
#blackmetal	6.3M	737	604	100	33
#guitar	57.4M	6.4K	1.3K	100	59

Similar Hashtags to #heavymetal

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#heavymetalmusic	914.5K	154	5.8K	98	62
#heavymetalband	260.6K	42	890	38	42
#heavymetalvinyl	125.5K	30	2.5K	26	63
#heavymetals	92.1K	35	1.7K	29	100
#heavymetaldetox	69.3K	40	2.7K	32	75

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #heavymetal on Instagram

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

#heavymetal has 39.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #heavymetal receives 5.3K likes and 93 comments.

Is #heavymetal a good hashtag to use?

#heavymetal 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 #heavymetal?

The best hashtags to use with #heavymetal include: #deathmetal, #thrashmetal, #metalmusic, #blackmetal, #guitar. 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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