#etching — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 6.9M total posts and 764 new posts daily, #etching is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 17 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #etching

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#printmaking	6.9M	764	1.4K	100	57
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.2K	100	42
#engraving	2.6M	475	1.2K	100	47
#print	21.6M	2.6K	1.4K	100	50
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45

Related Hashtags to #etching

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#contemporaryart	76.5M	7.8K	744	100	45
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#printmaker	1.7M	214	1.3K	100	58
#illustration	227.6M	13.8K	2.3K	100	40
#intaglio	435.3K	60	1.3K	56	65

Similar Hashtags to #etching

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sketching	33.5M	1.1K	1.6K	100	50
#stretching	7.8M	920	1.5K	100	55
#urbansketching	1.5M	347	893	100	48
#sketchingdaily	699.0K	48	1.2K	54	61
#sketchingart	559.0K	34	2.5K	40	61

Hashtag Cloud

#artwork #etchingtattoo #gravure #tattoo #woodcut #painting #aquatint #blackwork #ink #engravingtattoo #drypoint #linocut #artgallery #fineart #linework #handmade #artistsoninstagram #grabado #artcollector #woodcuttattoo #printmakersofinstagram #abstractart #printing #blackworktattoo #design #lineworktattoo #artoftheday #contemporaryprintmaking #medievaltattoo #estampe #etchingprint #medieval #prints #blackandwhite #etchingart #exhibition #銅版画 #kunst #printmakingart #tattooart #photography #intaglioprint #monotype #etchings #arte #tattoos #eauforte #gallery #sketch #linoprint #tattooartist #radierung #blackworkers #artprint #landscape #screenprinting #oilpainting #darkart #tattoodesign #lithography #inkdrawing #mixedmedia #watercolor #linogravure #modernart #版画 #engraverstattoo #portrait #tattooideas #lineart #instaart #tattooflash #blacktattoo #engraved #sculpture #gravura #worksonpaper #graphicdesign #interiordesign #screenprint #medievalart #reliefprint #artforsale #monoprint #sketchbook #intaglioprintmaking #engravingart #abstract #drypointetching #acrylic

How to Use #etching on Instagram

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

#etching has 6.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 764 new posts added daily. The average post using #etching receives 1.4K likes and 17 comments.

Is #etching a good hashtag to use?

#etching has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 57/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #etching?

The best hashtags to use with #etching include: #contemporaryart, #drawing, #printmaker, #illustration, #intaglio. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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