#retrogaming — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 79.7M total posts and 34.5K new posts daily, #retrogaming is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #retrogaming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaming	79.7M	34.5K	2.3K	100	61
#videogames	33.7M	4.6K	626	100	33
#nintendo	26.5M	2.9K	1.0K	100	41
#retro	56.2M	5.8K	2.5K	100	56
#retrogames	3.1M	510	2.4K	100	66

Related Hashtags to #retrogaming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gamer	61.8M	8.7K	1.2K	100	72
#retrogamer	2.3M	238	1.7K	100	50
#playstation	25.2M	2.9K	2.8K	100	64
#gamingcommunity	8.2M	4.8K	2.7K	100	67
#games	40.2M	5.5K	2.9K	100	53

Similar Hashtags to #retrogaming

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#retrogamingcommunity	243.5K	61	855	52	47
#retrogaminglife	192.5K	30	1.2K	27	57
#retrogamingcollection	48.3K	12	1.4K	10	57
#retrogaminglove	3.6K	1	3.2K	1	60
#retrogamingnerd	10.3K	1	1.4K	1	60

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #retrogaming on Instagram

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

#retrogaming has 79.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 34.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #retrogaming receives 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Is #retrogaming a good hashtag to use?

#retrogaming 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 #retrogaming?

The best hashtags to use with #retrogaming include: #gamer, #retrogamer, #playstation, #gamingcommunity, #games. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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