#indiegames — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 79.7M total posts and 34.5K new posts daily, #indiegames is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #indiegames

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaming	79.7M	34.5K	2.3K	100	61
#indiegame	1.9M	796	2.6K	100	52
#gamedev	3.0M	992	1.6K	100	59
#videogames	33.7M	4.6K	626	100	33
#indiegamedev	829.2K	221	1.1K	96	60

Related Hashtags to #indiegames

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indiedev	1.3M	314	861	100	36
#games	40.2M	5.5K	2.9K	100	53
#gamer	61.8M	8.7K	1.2K	100	72
#gamedevelopment	962.1K	219	1.8K	99	56
#gamingcommunity	8.2M	4.8K	2.7K	100	67

Similar Hashtags to #indiegames

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indiegamestudio	71.8K	11	1.1K	10	60
#indiegamesdev	14.7K	3	181	3	10
#supportindiegames	5.2K	7	470	6	4
#indiegamesdeveloper	7.0K	0	302	0	5
#indiegamestudios	4.5K	0	522	0	29

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #indiegames on Instagram

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

#indiegames has 79.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 34.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #indiegames receives 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Is #indiegames a good hashtag to use?

#indiegames 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 #indiegames?

The best hashtags to use with #indiegames include: #indiedev, #games, #gamer, #gamedevelopment, #gamingcommunity. 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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