#metalhead — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

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

Popular Hashtags for #metalhead

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
#metalmusic	4.1M	1.4K	1.1K	100	44
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#rock	76.8M	9.0K	1.4K	100	50

Related Hashtags to #metalhead

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#deathmetal	7.0M	1.1K	1.2K	100	42
#goth	25.1M	2.8K	1.0K	100	44
#blackmetal	6.3M	737	604	100	33
#alternative	27.5M	2.8K	2.4K	100	63
#thrashmetal	4.0M	685	1.7K	100	42

Similar Hashtags to #metalhead

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#metalheads	2.2M	326	5.7K	100	67
#metalheadgirl	676.7K	31	1.3K	40	63
#metalheadsofinstagram	252.0K	48	1.3K	42	54
#blackmetalhead	146.0K	24	1.3K	22	54
#metalheadcommunity	72.3K	17	1.1K	15	66

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #metalhead on Instagram

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

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

Is #metalhead a good hashtag to use?

#metalhead 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 #metalhead?

The best hashtags to use with #metalhead include: #deathmetal, #goth, #blackmetal, #alternative, #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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