#authors — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 78.8M total posts and 12.3K new posts daily, #authors is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.6K likes and 112 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #authors

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#books78.8M12.3K2.6K10056
#authorsofinstagram8.6M8281.9K10071
#bookstagram118.4M27.5K65610032
#author16.2M2.1K2.1K10060
#writers12.6M8133.8K10056

Related Hashtags to #authors

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#writersofinstagram43.9M3.6K3.2K10061
#writer45.9M4.8K6.3K10064
#writing33.8M2.2K5.2K10061
#writingcommunity16.2M2.0K6.7K10060
#book74.6M8.7K1.2K10068

Similar Hashtags to #authors

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#authorsofinstagram8.6M8281.9K10071
#indieauthors940.8K3647559956
#authorsofig1.3M902.8K9362
#indieauthorsofinstagram603.8K3707439046
#authorssupportingauthors637.5K517455453

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #authors on Instagram

  1. Mix with niche hashtags — #authors has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
  2. Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #authors alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
  3. Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #authors with #writersofinstagram, #writer, #writing for a well-rounded hashtag set.
  4. Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #authors on Instagram?

#authors has 78.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 12.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #authors receives 2.6K likes and 112 comments.

Is #authors a good hashtag to use?

#authors has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 56/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #authors?

The best hashtags to use with #authors include: #writersofinstagram, #writer, #writing, #writingcommunity, #book. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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