#books — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 118.4M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #books is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.5K likes and 15 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #books

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	1.5K	100	31
#booklover	46.0M	10.8K	897	100	73
#book	74.6M	8.7K	1.2K	100	61
#reading	45.7M	5.7K	893	100	45
#bookworm	33.6M	5.7K	875	100	52

Related Hashtags to #books

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagrammer	22.5M	6.1K	713	100	55
#bookish	23.3M	7.3K	1.6K	100	45
#bookaddict	19.4M	3.0K	652	100	35
#booksbooksbooks	12.8M	7.3K	1.5K	100	51
#booknerd	19.0M	1.7K	559	100	46

Similar Hashtags to #books

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	1.5K	100	31
#bookstagrammer	22.5M	6.1K	713	100	55
#booksbooksbooks	12.8M	7.3K	1.5K	100	51
#romancebooks	6.1M	3.8K	770	100	39
#booksofinstagram	13.2M	2.2K	1.1K	100	52

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #books on Instagram

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

#books has 118.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #books receives 1.5K likes and 15 comments.

Is #books a good hashtag to use?

#books has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 31/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #books?

The best hashtags to use with #books include: #bookstagrammer, #bookish, #bookaddict, #booksbooksbooks, #booknerd. 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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