#metalcore — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 39.5M total posts and 3.6K new posts daily, #metalcore is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 5.3K likes and 93 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #metalcore

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#metal	39.5M	3.6K	5.3K	100	61
#heavymetal	13.0M	2.0K	2.0K	100	61
#deathcore	2.3M	331	4.9K	100	72
#metalhead	11.2M	1.2K	1.8K	100	58
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46

Related Hashtags to #metalcore

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#deathmetal	7.0M	1.1K	1.1K	100	63
#metalmusic	4.1M	1.4K	1.1K	100	44
#rock	76.7M	8.9K	1.4K	100	50
#blackmetal	6.3M	737	604	100	33
#thrashmetal	4.0M	690	1.7K	100	42

Similar Hashtags to #metalcore

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#metalcoreband	211.2K	58	860	49	43
#metalcoremusic	129.6K	61	947	49	49
#numetalcore	60.9K	19	4.9K	16	67
#progressivemetalcore	62.0K	8	1.2K	8	71
#metalcorebands	39.4K	12	1.3K	10	79

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #metalcore on Instagram

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

#metalcore has 39.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #metalcore receives 5.3K likes and 93 comments.

Is #metalcore a good hashtag to use?

#metalcore 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 #metalcore?

The best hashtags to use with #metalcore include: #deathmetal, #metalmusic, #rock, #blackmetal, #thrashmetal. 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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