#characters — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #characters is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 613 likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #characters

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#art1.1B96.4K61310032
#drawing307.0M17.8K1.5K10042
#digitalart160.7M17.3K70810041
#illustration227.6M13.8K1.0K10056
#artist352.7M42.4K1.1K10055

Related Hashtags to #characters

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#character17.1M1.2K81910044
#characterdesign24.4M1.8K1.3K10048
#artwork212.8M15.1K85310039
#oc38.6M4.8K79310042
#characterart7.3M80256910031

Similar Hashtags to #characters

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#originalcharacters2.5M5205.7K10058
#sanriocharacters555.1K2002.6K8953
#fictionalcharacters418.8K1945.6K8668
#disneycharacters971.7K1101.5K9936
#charactersketch631.2K151.5K2755

Hashtag Cloud

#sketch#cartoon#artistsoninstagram#draw#originalcharacter#fantasy#anime#comic#ocs#writing#design#sketchbook#bookstagram#digital#books#drawings#fyp#fanart#writer#digitalartist#painting#digitaldrawing#animation#comics#disney#cute#procreate#originalcharacters#love#digitalillustration#artoftheday#fun#illustrator#characterillustration#creative#author#doodle#digitalpainting#arte#book#writersofinstagram#sketching#conceptart#manga#sketches#originalart#instaart#story#ocart#kids#instagram#graffiti#arts#writingcommunity#myart#funny#fiction#reels#cartoons#wip#graphicdesign#scifi#digitalartwork#explore#halloween#traditionalart#aesthetic#original#viral#doodles#ink#illustrations#ai#characterdrawing#characterconcept#illustrationartists#trending#comicart#comedy#photoshop#contemporaryart#writers#streetart#acting#explorepage#artistic#portrait#reading#colors#charactersketch

How to Use #characters on Instagram

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

#characters has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #characters receives 613 likes and 14 comments.

Is #characters a good hashtag to use?

#characters has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 32/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #characters?

The best hashtags to use with #characters include: #character, #characterdesign, #artwork, #oc, #characterart. 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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