#retro — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 191.8M total posts and 19.2K new posts daily, #retro is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 24 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #retro

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#vintage	191.8M	19.2K	1.4K	100	60
#vintagestyle	39.1M	6.6K	1.8K	100	59
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.8K	100	34
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	824	100	26
#nostalgia	23.4M	7.8K	3.7K	100	59

Related Hashtags to #retro

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#90s	32.2M	5.4K	2.3K	100	63
#80s	22.0M	2.2K	1.3K	100	51
#secondhand	24.3M	4.6K	858	100	39
#style	689.2M	44.2K	1.6K	100	38
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	12.1K	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #retro

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#retrogaming	6.1M	1.4K	1.1K	100	39
#retrostyle	5.6M	1.1K	841	100	37
#retroaesthetic	3.3M	246	1.6K	100	57
#retrogames	3.1M	510	2.4K	100	66
#retrovibes	1.0M	1.4K	1.3K	100	48

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #retro on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #retro has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #retro alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #retro with #90s, #80s, #secondhand 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 #retro on Instagram?

#retro has 191.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 19.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #retro receives 1.4K likes and 24 comments.

Is #retro a good hashtag to use?

#retro 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 #retro?

The best hashtags to use with #retro include: #90s, #80s, #secondhand, #style, #photography. 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: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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