#metallica — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

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

Popular Hashtags for #metallica

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
#rock	76.8M	9.0K	1.4K	100	50
#music	504.2M	83.6K	848	100	36
#metalhead	11.2M	1.2K	1.8K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #metallica

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#thrashmetal	4.0M	685	1.7K	100	42
#guitar	57.6M	6.9K	1.3K	100	59
#jameshetfield	994.6K	88	2.1K	91	45
#metalmusic	4.1M	1.4K	1.1K	100	44
#kirkhammett	684.3K	48	767	53	39

Similar Hashtags to #metallica

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#metallicafamily	572.4K	72	847	68	42
#metallicafans	322.2K	71	3.6K	61	53
#metallicaforever	148.3K	18	6.6K	17	40
#metallicafan	133.9K	18	1.4K	17	55
#metallicafanpage	59.2K	2	1.1K	3	49

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #metallica on Instagram

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

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

Is #metallica a good hashtag to use?

#metallica 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 #metallica?

The best hashtags to use with #metallica include: #thrashmetal, #guitar, #jameshetfield, #metalmusic, #kirkhammett. 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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