indier
Popularity Analysis
Stable
22
out of 100
Low Performance
Key Insights
- 1Cross-platform usage of #indier is low and fragmented; most discovery and engagement clusters sit around the more common roots (#indie, #indiedev, #indiegames). Posts that include both #indier + a dominant related tag typically get more impressions than #indier alone because they enter larger algorithmic/chronological streams.
- 2Best-performing content tied to this tag family is highly visual and progress-based: short gameplay clips, WIP screenshots, devlogs, release notes, and “what changed since last build” threads. Engagement skews toward saves/bookmarks and replies (feedback, bug notes, feature requests) rather than pure resharing unless there’s a demo link, itch.io/Steam page, or a time-boxed event (Next Fest, jam deadline).
- 3Platform nuances: On X, #indier content competes heavily in fast-moving feeds—early engagement in the first 15–30 minutes strongly influences reach, so posting when US+EU are both active and prompting replies (question/poll) matters. On Bluesky, discovery leans on community sharing and curated feeds—use #indie/#indiedev plus a clear hook in the first line and a strong image to get picked up by feeds. On Mastodon, hashtags function as primary indexing—use 2–5 precise tags, and consider posting variants (same asset, different caption) at different times because boosts are slower and conversations can extend for hours.
Pro Tip: Piggyback on the dominant hashtag streamAI
Use #indier as a secondary tag and pair it with 1–2 high-volume companions (e.g., #indiedev + #indiegames) while leading with a strong visual (10–30s clip or before/after screenshot) and a single question to invite replies. On X, repost a trimmed version 6–8 hours later; on Bluesky/Mastodon, publish a follow-up with a progress update and a new image to re-enter hashtag timelines without looking like a duplicate.