#urbex — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 11.1M total posts and 817 new posts daily, #urbex is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.6K likes and 33 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #urbex

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#abandoned	11.1M	817	1.6K	100	51
#urbexphotography	3.9M	288	697	100	36
#abandonedplaces	7.1M	503	1.0K	100	76
#urbexworld	3.6M	284	564	100	37
#lostplaces	4.2M	426	634	100	43

Related Hashtags to #urbex

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#urbanexploration	5.8M	870	937	100	34
#decay	4.2M	333	838	100	39
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	2.9K	100	29
#urbanexplorer	3.7M	631	563	100	26
#urbexplaces	1.7M	139	994	100	46

Similar Hashtags to #urbex

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#urbexphotography	3.9M	288	697	100	36
#urbexworld	3.6M	284	564	100	37
#urbexplaces	1.7M	139	994	100	46
#urbexpeople	3.2M	112	1.0K	100	63
#global_urbex	939.4K	199	494	99	30

Hashtag Cloud

#urbexpeople #urbanphotography #explore #urbanexploring #urban #abandonedworld #lostplace #lost #urbexphoto #urbandecay #urbexexploration #photooftheday #urbex_utopia #urbex_supreme #global_urbex #urbexfrance #forgotten #forgottenplaces #lostplacesgermany #art #decay_explorers #ig_urbex #verlasseneorte #streetphotography #abandonedafterdark #graffiti #photo #architecture #kings_abandoned #abandonedphotography #abandoned_addiction #urbexeurope #all_is_abandoned #abandonedbuilding #travel #instagood #lostplacesphotography #urbexgermany #urbex_kings #abandoned_junkies #nature #adventure #exploring #streetart #rottenplaces #photographer #picoftheday #urbanart #exploration #urbexitalia #discarded_butnot_forgotten #decay_nation #urbexdecay #abandonedhouse #urbexchampions #urbexhero #verlassen #abandonedcentral #urbexexplorer #abandoned_excellence #love #total_abandoned #renegade_abandoned #underground #ruins #instagram #history #abandon_seekers_#travelphotography #explorer #exposure_urbex #decay_department #blackandwhite #explorepage #urbex_rebels #street #lostplacesphotos #graffitiart #rsa_preciousjunk #feature_urbex_king #urbexitaly #jj_urbex #savethedecay #grime_lords #fyp #memories_of_decay #decaynation #hiddenplaces #city #urbexing

How to Use #urbex on Instagram

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

#urbex has 11.1M total posts on Instagram with approximately 817 new posts added daily. The average post using #urbex receives 1.6K likes and 33 comments.

Is #urbex a good hashtag to use?

#urbex has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 51/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #urbex?

The best hashtags to use with #urbex include: #urbanexploration, #decay, #photography, #urbanexplorer, #urbexplaces. 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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