| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | indie | 140 uses |
| 2 | alternative | 133 uses |
| 3 | rock | 106 uses |
| 4 | indie rock | 87 uses |
| 5 | pop | 73 uses |
| 6 | singer-songwriter | 72 uses |
| 7 | indie pop | 65 uses |
| 8 | electronic | 64 uses |
| 9 | alternative rock | 58 uses |
| 10 | folk | 49 uses |
| 11 | acoustic | 43 uses |
| 12 | metal | 36 uses |
| 13 | punk | 35 uses |
| 14 | britpop | 28 uses |
| 15 | hip-hop | 22 uses |
| 16 | rap | 21 uses |
| 17 | post-rock | 21 uses |
| 18 | experimental | 20 uses |
| 19 | gothic | 19 uses |
| 20 | dream pop | 16 uses |
| 21 | jazz | 12 uses |
| 22 | rnb | 12 uses |
| 23 | favorites | 1 use |