#fiction — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 119.2M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #fiction is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 731 likes and 52 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #fiction

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	119.2M	27.5K	731	100	45
#books	78.8M	12.3K	1.0K	100	46
#booklover	46.0M	10.8K	654	100	57
#reading	45.8M	6.1K	1.8K	100	57
#bookworm	33.7M	5.7K	1.1K	100	54

Related Hashtags to #fiction

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#book	74.6M	8.7K	509	100	32
#fantasy	30.9M	6.4K	742	100	42
#bookish	23.4M	7.3K	791	100	61
#bookstagrammer	22.7M	6.1K	891	100	63
#novel	7.0M	1.4K	680	100	36

Similar Hashtags to #fiction

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sciencefiction	3.5M	519	999	100	50
#historicalfiction	1.3M	580	1.1K	100	71
#nonfiction	2.0M	387	1.9K	100	64
#fictionbooks	761.6K	263	2.5K	94	62
#microfiction	1.2M	24	954	43	51

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #fiction on Instagram

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

#fiction has 119.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #fiction receives 731 likes and 52 comments.

Is #fiction a good hashtag to use?

#fiction has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 45/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #fiction?

The best hashtags to use with #fiction include: #book, #fantasy, #bookish, #bookstagrammer, #novel. 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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