#skull — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #skull is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 17 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #skull

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.1K	100	42
#skullart	2.5M	179	7.7K	100	61
#tattoo	211.9M	24.3K	712	100	32
#halloween	133.4M	2.3K	964	100	36
#skulltattoo	3.7M	362	1.5K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #skull

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#skulls	5.2M	34	3.5K	51	55
#darkart	12.1M	1.9K	1.2K	100	50
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#illustration	227.6M	13.8K	2.3K	100	40

Similar Hashtags to #skull

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#skulls	5.2M	34	3.5K	51	55
#skullart	2.5M	179	7.7K	100	61
#skulltattoo	3.7M	362	1.5K	100	55
#skulldesign	280.1K	119	6.5K	82	36
#skullartwork	416.4K	35	964	37	52

Hashtag Cloud

#skeleton #artwork #ink #gothic #digitalart #goth #tattoos #dark #spooky #sketch #handmade #death #painting #inked #design #tattooartist #love #tattooart #tshirtdesign #skullartwork #artistsoninstagram #blackwork #horrorart #witch #photography #creepy #designforsale #black #oddities #blackandgreytattoo #draw #streetwear #calavera #spookyseason #skulldesign #blackandwhite #fashion #clothingbrand #tattooideas #macabre #artworkforsale #taxidermy #artoftheday #metal #darkartists #appareldesign #tattooed #fyp #usa #ghost #instagood #darkartist #arte #clothingdesign #scary #instagram #tattoodesign #darkness #skullmakeup #aiart #flowers #digitalartwork #graphicdesign #streetweardesign #skulllove #instaart #makeup #nature #vintagedesign #teedesign #summer #sketchbook #artgallery #skulldrawing #smallbusiness #skullcollector #pumpkin #illustrator #punk #halloweendecor #y2k #vintage #halloweenmakeup #occult #streetwearfashion #blackandgrey #procreate #grungefashion #rock #sugarskull

How to Use #skull on Instagram

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

#skull has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #skull receives 1.1K likes and 17 comments.

Is #skull a good hashtag to use?

#skull has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 42/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #skull?

The best hashtags to use with #skull include: #artist, #skulls, #darkart, #drawing, #illustration. 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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