#videogames — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 79.7M total posts and 34.5K new posts daily, #videogames is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #videogames

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gaming	79.7M	34.5K	2.3K	100	61
#gamer	61.8M	8.7K	1.2K	100	72
#games	40.2M	5.5K	2.9K	100	53
#playstation	25.2M	2.9K	2.8K	100	64
#game	57.0M	8.1K	1.3K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #videogames

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#xbox	31.0M	892	1.4K	100	45
#nintendo	26.5M	2.9K	1.0K	100	41
#videogame	10.5M	1.5K	1.4K	100	43
#gamers	14.6M	1.2K	617	100	55
#gamingcommunity	8.2M	4.8K	2.7K	100	67

Similar Hashtags to #videogames

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#retrovideogames	350.0K	53	763	49	48
#videogamestore	150.6K	55	841	45	38
#videogamescollection	116.9K	18	1.8K	17	58
#videogamesaddict	152.3K	13	6.6K	14	64
#videogamesforlife	100.3K	1	2.1K	3	82

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #videogames on Instagram

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

#videogames has 79.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 34.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #videogames receives 2.3K likes and 156 comments.

Is #videogames a good hashtag to use?

#videogames has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #videogames?

The best hashtags to use with #videogames include: #xbox, #nintendo, #videogame, #gamers, #gamingcommunity. 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: 2026-06-08. Learn about our editorial process →

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