#retrowave — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 2.8M total posts and 275 new posts daily, #retrowave is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 47 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #retrowave

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#synthwave2.8M2752.1K10059
#vaporwave7.6M2312.2K10059
#retro56.2M5.8K2.5K10056
#80s22.1M2.3K1.3K10051
#cyberpunk6.4M8231.6K10055

Related Hashtags to #retrowave

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#aesthetic143.0M30.4K1.6K10039
#art1.1B96.4K1.4K10058
#newretrowave436.0K161.9K2349
#outrun422.0K221.1K2749
#digitalart161.7M22.3K79410035

Similar Hashtags to #retrowave

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#newretrowave436.0K161.9K2349
#retrowaveart96.0K13.1K363
#retrowaveaesthetic49.7K33.2K452
#retrowavemusic11.7K2878234
#retrowaves25.9K116.9K268

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #retrowave on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #retrowave has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #retrowave alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #retrowave with #aesthetic, #art, #newretrowave for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #retrowave on Instagram?

#retrowave has 2.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 275 new posts added daily. The average post using #retrowave receives 2.1K likes and 47 comments.

Is #retrowave a good hashtag to use?

#retrowave has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 59/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #retrowave?

The best hashtags to use with #retrowave include: #aesthetic, #art, #newretrowave, #outrun, #digitalart. 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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