#synthwave — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.6M total posts and 66 new posts daily, #synthwave is a high-competition hashtag (score: 75/100). Average posts get 3.6K likes and 34 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #synthwave

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#retrowave	1.6M	66	3.6K	75	57
#vaporwave	7.6M	231	2.2K	100	59
#cyberpunk	6.4M	865	854	100	45
#synthpop	1.8M	428	2.1K	100	63
#80s	22.1M	2.3K	1.3K	100	51

Related Hashtags to #synthwave

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#synth	3.2M	357	936	100	43
#electronicmusic	12.3M	2.3K	1.3K	100	63
#music	504.2M	83.6K	848	100	36
#retro	56.3M	6.7K	2.5K	100	56
#aesthetic	143.8M	30.7K	754	100	50

Similar Hashtags to #synthwave

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#synthwaveart	201.1K	14	1.6K	16	60
#synthwaveaesthetic	79.7K	20	962	17	44
#synthwavemusic	83.2K	31	3.0K	25	77
#synthwavevibes	21.0K	11	1.2K	9	54
#darksynthwave	32.5K	5	862	5	30

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #synthwave on Instagram

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

#synthwave has 1.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 66 new posts added daily. The average post using #synthwave receives 3.6K likes and 34 comments.

Is #synthwave a good hashtag to use?

#synthwave has a competition score of 75/100 (high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #synthwave?

The best hashtags to use with #synthwave include: #synth, #electronicmusic, #music, #retro, #aesthetic. 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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