#metalwork — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.2M total posts and 1.8K new posts daily, #metalwork is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.7K likes and 27 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #metalwork

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#welding	6.2M	1.8K	3.7K	100	60
#metal	39.5M	3.6K	5.3K	100	61
#metalart	2.5M	544	3.9K	100	73
#fabrication	4.1M	877	1.3K	100	54
#metalworking	1.1M	397	2.4K	100	56

Related Hashtags to #metalwork

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	669	100	39
#steel	7.2M	1.3K	1.3K	100	45
#welder	2.4M	720	2.5K	100	65
#metalfabrication	904.6K	399	1.2K	98	53
#design	393.5M	18.2K	934	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #metalwork

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#metalworking	1.1M	397	2.4K	100	56
#metalworks	306.3K	69	722	60	37
#metalworker	121.1K	48	1.4K	39	59
#custommetalwork	88.3K	48	1.5K	38	40
#sheetmetalworker	76.6K	23	1.8K	19	58

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #metalwork on Instagram

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

#metalwork has 6.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #metalwork receives 3.7K likes and 27 comments.

Is #metalwork a good hashtag to use?

#metalwork has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 60/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #metalwork?

The best hashtags to use with #metalwork include: #handmade, #steel, #welder, #metalfabrication, #design. 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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