#melancholy — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #melancholy is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 741 likes and 23 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #melancholy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	741	100	37
#sadness	13.2M	4.7K	4.1K	100	51
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	10.0K	100	45
#poetry	90.9M	15.4K	1.3K	100	53
#nostalgia	23.4M	7.8K	3.7K	100	59

Related Hashtags to #melancholy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	465	100	28
#love	2.1B	2.6K	557	100	28
#dark	43.4M	883	1.6K	100	45
#darkart	12.1M	1.9K	1.2K	100	50
#sad	106.9M	49.7K	613	100	30

Similar Hashtags to #melancholy

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#melancholymood	37.5K	77	9.2K	59	66
#mydearmelancholy	137.5K	15	2.1K	15	49
#melancholyvibes	19.6K	84	1.0K	64	33
#melancholymoments	13.8K	27	72	21	3
#melancholyart	23.4K	18	1.6K	14	43

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #melancholy on Instagram

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

#melancholy has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #melancholy receives 741 likes and 23 comments.

Is #melancholy a good hashtag to use?

#melancholy has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #melancholy?

The best hashtags to use with #melancholy include: #nature, #love, #dark, #darkart, #sad. 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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