#indie — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 504.2M total posts and 83.6K new posts daily, #indie is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #indie

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#indiemusic	8.3M	1.5K	722	100	38
#rock	76.7M	8.9K	1.4K	100	50
#newmusic	48.8M	16.4K	1.0K	100	51
#alternative	27.5M	2.8K	2.4K	100	63

Related Hashtags to #indie

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indierock	4.2M	1.1K	1.6K	100	46
#pop	37.3M	3.8K	971	100	54
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#livemusic	53.3M	22.5K	1.6K	100	58
#musician	50.6M	4.9K	853	100	39

Similar Hashtags to #indie

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indieauthor	3.1M	2.0K	789	100	61
#indiemusic	8.3M	1.5K	722	100	38
#indierock	4.2M	1.1K	1.6K	100	46
#indieartist	4.9M	1.2K	1.1K	100	44
#indieauthors	951.5K	368	816	99	56

Hashtag Cloud

#art #singer #guitar #love #punk #singersongwriter #fyp #spotify #songwriter #band #instagram #indieartist #hiphop #indiepop #viral #instagood #musica #explore #reels #explorepage #grunge #rap #trending #aesthetic #live #folk #photography #concert #independentartist #song #emo #alternativerock #postpunk #producer #metal #rockmusic #instamusic #alt #musicvideo #fashion #acoustic #goth #rocknroll #foryou #punkrock #shoegaze #film #vinyl #altrock #vintage #newsong #guitarist #youtube #originalmusic #independent #bookstagram #newrelease #radio #reelsinstagram #musicproducer #alternativemusic #indiegame #dance #new #drums #rnb #applemusic #unsignedartist #video #bass #gig #indieauthor #trendingreels #indieband #instadaily #album #popmusic #musicians #indiefolk #dreampop #soundcloud #newartist #follow #indiefilm #gaming #books #underground #newwave #rapper #poppunk

How to Use #indie on Instagram

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

#indie has 504.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 83.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #indie receives 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Is #indie a good hashtag to use?

#indie has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #indie?

The best hashtags to use with #indie include: #indierock, #pop, #artist, #livemusic, #musician. 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: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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