#indiedev — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.9M total posts and 990 new posts daily, #indiedev is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.6K likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #indiedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gamedev	2.9M	990	1.6K	100	59
#indiegame	1.9M	796	1.2K	100	40
#gaming	79.7M	34.5K	2.3K	100	61
#indiegamedev	829.2K	221	1.1K	96	60
#indiegames	971.6K	420	3.0K	99	46

Related Hashtags to #indiedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gamedevelopment	956.2K	219	1.8K	99	56
#videogames	33.6M	4.8K	626	100	33
#game	57.0M	8.1K	1.9K	100	63
#gamedesign	1.2M	294	1.0K	100	46
#gameart	2.3M	387	1.2K	100	38

Similar Hashtags to #indiedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indiedeveloper	135.8K	7	2.0K	9	66
#indiedevs	32.6K	8	1.2K	7	61
#indiedevelopment	21.9K	2	630	2	31
#indiedevhour	32.8K	79	1.2K	60	48
#indiedevelopers	7.8K	1	332	1	11

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #indiedev on Instagram

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

#indiedev has 2.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 990 new posts added daily. The average post using #indiedev receives 1.6K likes and 18 comments.

Is #indiedev a good hashtag to use?

#indiedev has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 59/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #indiedev?

The best hashtags to use with #indiedev include: #gamedevelopment, #videogames, #game, #gamedesign, #gameart. 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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