#underground — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 504.2M total posts and 83.6K new posts daily, #underground is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #underground

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#music	504.2M	83.6K	2.1K	100	46
#rap	76.8M	7.4K	1.0K	100	54
#hiphop	113.4M	11.2K	3.1K	100	71
#techno	24.8M	3.2K	739	100	39
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45

Related Hashtags to #underground

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.1K	100	42
#producer	37.5M	2.1K	2.0K	100	51
#dj	69.1M	11.9K	2.2K	100	70
#newmusic	48.3M	16.1K	1.0K	100	51
#rave	16.0M	2.2K	1.6K	100	67

Similar Hashtags to #underground

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#undergroundhiphop	4.8M	714	1.9K	100	62
#undergroundmusic	2.3M	1.1K	1.3K	100	48
#undergroundrap	1.9M	803	3.1K	100	82
#undergroundartist	1.3M	661	1.8K	100	60
#undergroundrapper	485.1K	163	1.2K	87	64

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #underground on Instagram

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

#underground has 504.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 83.6K new posts added daily. The average post using #underground receives 2.1K likes and 49 comments.

Is #underground a good hashtag to use?

#underground has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #underground?

The best hashtags to use with #underground include: #art, #producer, #dj, #newmusic, #rave. 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: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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