#shoegaze — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 843.2K total posts and 161 new posts daily, #shoegaze is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 96/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 17 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #shoegaze

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dreampop	843.2K	161	1.0K	96	54
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#indie	21.5M	2.2K	2.5K	100	55
#postpunk	2.8M	919	1.0K	100	39
#indierock	4.2M	1.1K	1.6K	100	46

Related Hashtags to #shoegaze

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#alternative	27.5M	2.8K	2.4K	100	63
#rock	76.7M	8.9K	1.4K	100	50
#newmusic	48.3M	16.1K	1.0K	100	51
#grunge	28.9M	891	3.0K	100	55
#indiemusic	8.3M	1.5K	722	100	38

Similar Hashtags to #shoegaze

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#shoegazemusic	50.1K	25	2.0K	20	50
#shoegazer	84.7K	15	2.3K	13	63
#shoegazeband	9.7K	5	666	4	41
#heavyshoegaze	3.1K	4	113	3	3
#shoegazememes	6.0K	2	7.3K	2	72

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #shoegaze on Instagram

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

#shoegaze has 843.2K total posts on Instagram with approximately 161 new posts added daily. The average post using #shoegaze receives 1.0K likes and 17 comments.

Is #shoegaze a good hashtag to use?

#shoegaze has a competition score of 96/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #shoegaze?

The best hashtags to use with #shoegaze include: #alternative, #rock, #newmusic, #grunge, #indiemusic. 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: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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