#gaming on Instagram, hashtag stats & best tags
1,136 creators in the InstME index post about gaming. Here's how that audience actually performs, followers, engagement, posting cadence and where they're based, plus the hashtags to pair with #gaming.
#gaming hashtag statistics
Aggregated across every public Instagram profile in the InstME index with 1,000+ followers that uses this keyword. Averages and medians differ a lot on Instagram, the median is the better benchmark for a typical account.
Influencers using this hashtag
1,136
Average followers
497,341
Median: 33,937
Average engagement rate
11.74%
Median: 3.18%
Average likes per post
24,721
Median: 1,490
Average comments per post
1,833
Median: 43
Average posts per month
14.3
30-day follower growth for this cohort isn't published yet, it appears once the index has a full month of daily snapshots for these creators.
Who posts with #gaming
Top countries
Share of creators with a known country
- United States42.9%
- United Kingdom9.2%
- India7.9%
- Australia6%
- Canada4.8%
- Germany3.5%
- Ireland2.9%
- Mexico2.5%
Top languages
Estimated from the country mix, Instagram profiles don't publish a language
- English92.4%
- German4.4%
- Spanish3.2%
Creator categories using this hashtag
Share of creators with a classified niche
- Gaming81.4%
- Tech4.9%
- Travel2.5%
- Fashion2.3%
- Music1.8%
- Art1.4%
- Food1.4%
- Fitness0.8%
Most common audience gender
Estimated, not a measured follower breakdown
Predominantly men
Roughly 26% women / 74% men.
Modeled from the gaming, tech, travel creators in this cohort. Public Instagram data doesn't expose follower demographics, so this is modeled from the niches these creators work in, treat it as a directional estimate.
Creators using #gaming
1,136 creators in the InstME index mention Gaming in their profile.
Danielle Standring
@dani_standring
Followers
140.5K
Engagement
0%
Orange RDC
@orange_rdc
Followers
100.2K
Engagement
1.38%
AMD RYZEN RADEON
@amd.ryzen.radeon
Followers
99.9K
Engagement
0.28%
ryan johnson
@keepitmildtv
Followers
3.7K
Engagement
8.77%
Setty
@settythecollector
Followers
1.2K
Engagement
0%
Alexander Burroughs
@technoblade
Followers
85M
Engagement
2.8%
Khabane Lame
@khaby00
Followers
78M
Engagement
0.64%
WorldStar Hip Hop / WSHH
@worldstar
Followers
44.7M
Engagement
0.03%
Borussia Dortmund
@bvb09
Followers
20.6M
Engagement
0.16%
PewDiePie
@pewdiepie
Followers
20.1M
Engagement
6.01%
Raul Alvarez Genes
@auronplay
Followers
17M
Engagement
0%
XBOX
@xbox
Followers
13.6M
Engagement
0.81%
Tips for using #gaming
- Mix popular and niche hashtags to maximize visibility and reach.
- Keep your hashtag set relevant to your content for better engagement.
- Update your hashtags regularly to stay on top of trends and avoid banned tags.
- Creators in this niche post about 14.3 times a month, match that cadence before chasing more tags.
How to use hashtags
Add these hashtags to your Instagram posts, stories and reels. Use a mix of high, medium and low competition tags, 20–30 is ideal. Place them in the caption or the first comment for a cleaner look.
Experiment with different sets and track post performance to find what works for your audience.
#gaming hashtag FAQ
How many Instagram influencers use #gaming?
1,136 public Instagram creators with 1,000+ followers in the InstME index use gaming in their profile or content category.
What is a good engagement rate for #gaming posts?
The median engagement rate across #gaming creators is 3.18%, and the average is 11.74%. The average sits higher because a small number of very high-engagement accounts pull it up, compare yourself against the median.
How many hashtags should I use with #gaming?
Use 20–30 hashtags per post, mixing broad tags like #gaming with narrower, lower-competition variations. Broad tags give reach, narrow ones give you a realistic chance of ranking in the tag feed.
Where do #gaming creators post from?
The largest share post from United States (42.9%), United Kingdom (9.2%), India (7.9%), based on the #gaming creators in the index with a known country.
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