#skulls — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 18.8M total posts and 928 new posts daily, #skulls is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.2K likes and 38 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #skulls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#skull	18.8M	928	2.2K	100	58
#skullart	2.5M	179	7.7K	100	61
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.3K	100	48
#halloween	133.4M	2.3K	964	100	36
#skulltattoo	3.7M	366	1.5K	100	55

Related Hashtags to #skulls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#darkart	12.1M	1.8K	736	100	32
#gothic	17.9M	1.9K	1.8K	100	62
#skeleton	5.7M	78	6.4K	84	57
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	55
#tattoo	211.9M	24.3K	1.5K	100	58

Similar Hashtags to #skulls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#crystalskulls	119.1K	21	2.4K	19	84
#skulls💀	166.7K	1	2.2K	5	56
#sugarskulls	328.5K	14	1.0K	19	58
#skullsofinstagram	104.0K	5	4.5K	6	52
#skullstyle	91.3K	108	2.0K	77	43

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #skulls on Instagram

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

#skulls has 18.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 928 new posts added daily. The average post using #skulls receives 2.2K likes and 38 comments.

Is #skulls a good hashtag to use?

#skulls has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 58/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #skulls?

The best hashtags to use with #skulls include: #darkart, #gothic, #skeleton, #artist, #tattoo. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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