#author — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 45.9M total posts and 4.8K new posts daily, #author is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 3.6K likes and 25 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #author

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#writer	45.9M	4.8K	3.6K	100	59
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	741	100	44
#books	78.8M	12.3K	970	100	57
#book	74.6M	8.7K	1.1K	100	55
#authorsofinstagram	8.6M	842	2.5K	100	75

Related Hashtags to #author

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#writersofinstagram	43.9M	3.3K	1.1K	100	58
#writing	33.8M	2.2K	2.0K	100	41
#booklover	45.7M	10.8K	1.1K	100	65
#reading	45.7M	5.7K	638	100	40
#love	2.1B	540.0K	958	100	44

Similar Hashtags to #author

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#authorsofinstagram	8.6M	842	2.5K	100	75
#indieauthor	3.0M	2.0K	698	100	49
#authorlife	3.1M	1.2K	2.1K	100	60
#authors	2.8M	355	1.1K	100	33
#indieauthors	940.8K	364	1.6K	99	69

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #author on Instagram

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

#author has 45.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 4.8K new posts added daily. The average post using #author receives 3.6K likes and 25 comments.

Is #author a good hashtag to use?

#author has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 59/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #author?

The best hashtags to use with #author include: #writersofinstagram, #writing, #booklover, #reading, #love. 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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