#horror — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 133.4M total posts and 2.3K new posts daily, #horror is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 964 likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #horror

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#halloween	133.4M	2.3K	964	100	36
#horrormovies	7.9M	963	4.1K	100	51
#art	1.1B	96.4K	691	100	44
#scary	14.9M	1.3K	7.3K	100	68
#spooky	15.2M	361	1.0K	100	50

Related Hashtags to #horror

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#creepy	13.2M	496	2.7K	100	56
#horrorart	4.8M	625	3.7K	100	58
#horrorfan	3.8M	521	6.9K	100	60
#movie	64.1M	17.1K	1.4K	100	72
#movies	40.1M	10.4K	1.5K	100	59

Similar Hashtags to #horror

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#horrormovies	7.9M	963	4.1K	100	51
#horrorart	4.8M	625	3.7K	100	58
#horrorfan	3.8M	521	6.9K	100	60
#horrorcommunity	1.9M	690	5.5K	100	49
#horrormovie	3.1M	574	1.8K	100	64

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #horror on Instagram

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

#horror has 133.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #horror receives 964 likes and 18 comments.

Is #horror a good hashtag to use?

#horror has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 36/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #horror?

The best hashtags to use with #horror include: #creepy, #horrorart, #horrorfan, #movie, #movies. 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: 2026-06-07. Learn about our editorial process →

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