#candlemaking — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 23.4M total posts and 2.7K new posts daily, #candlemaking is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 61 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #candlemaking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#candles	23.4M	2.7K	1.3K	100	56
#candle	15.8M	1.6K	902	100	70
#candlelover	3.9M	799	632	100	49
#candleshop	2.3M	410	1.5K	100	52
#handmade	387.4M	43.9K	866	100	42

Related Hashtags to #candlemaking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#smallbusiness	156.4M	32.3K	879	100	45
#homedecor	172.8M	28.5K	680	100	65
#candlesofinstagram	2.9M	349	2.3K	100	51
#candleaddict	2.1M	661	616	100	56
#scentedcandles	3.6M	872	2.9K	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #candlemaking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#candlemakingworkshop	41.8K	35	3.2K	27	43
#candlemakingsupplies	48.2K	16	630	13	41
#soycandlemaking	48.5K	3	442	4	33
#candlemakingclass	33.9K	23	561	18	38
#candlemakingbusiness	13.7K	9	212	7	3

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #candlemaking on Instagram

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

#candlemaking has 23.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #candlemaking receives 1.3K likes and 61 comments.

Is #candlemaking a good hashtag to use?

#candlemaking 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 #candlemaking?

The best hashtags to use with #candlemaking include: #smallbusiness, #homedecor, #candlesofinstagram, #candleaddict, #scentedcandles. 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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