#indiegamedev — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.9M total posts and 796 new posts daily, #indiegamedev is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.6K likes and 24 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #indiegamedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indiegame	1.9M	796	2.6K	100	52
#gamedev	3.0M	992	1.6K	100	59
#indiedev	1.3M	314	861	100	36
#indiegames	971.6K	420	3.0K	99	46
#gamedevelopment	962.1K	219	1.8K	99	56

Related Hashtags to #indiegamedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaming	79.7M	34.5K	2.3K	100	61
#gamedesign	1.2M	295	1.0K	100	46
#videogames	33.7M	4.6K	626	100	33
#gameart	2.3M	387	1.2K	100	38
#game	57.0M	8.1K	1.3K	100	58

Similar Hashtags to #indiegamedev

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indiegamedeveloper	123.0K	16	2.5K	15	68
#indiegamedevelopment	30.9K	9	2.2K	8	46
#indiegamedevs	15.1K	2	830	2	13
#indiegamedevelopers	7.0K	1	485	1	32
#indiegamedevelopment_of_pc_windows	4.5K	0	125	0	4

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #indiegamedev on Instagram

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

#indiegamedev has 1.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 796 new posts added daily. The average post using #indiegamedev receives 2.6K likes and 24 comments.

Is #indiegamedev a good hashtag to use?

#indiegamedev has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 52/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #indiegamedev?

The best hashtags to use with #indiegamedev include: #gaming, #gamedesign, #videogames, #gameart, #game. 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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