#illustration — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #illustration is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 5.2K likes and 7 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #illustration

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	5.2K	100	54
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	1.5K	100	42
#digitalart	161.7M	22.3K	794	100	35
#artwork	212.8M	15.1K	853	100	39
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45

Related Hashtags to #illustration

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sketch	164.8M	5.3K	2.4K	100	53
#painting	182.0M	14.9K	953	100	46
#design	393.5M	18.2K	1.6K	100	56
#illustrator	53.9M	2.3K	1.4K	100	57
#artistsoninstagram	123.3M	3.5K	966	100	40

Similar Hashtags to #illustration

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#digitalillustration	27.7M	1.3K	511	100	32
#illustrationartists	15.1M	220	717	100	39
#illustrationart	7.5M	734	1.5K	100	55
#illustrations	10.8M	685	735	100	36
#fashionillustration	8.5M	285	1.3K	100	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #illustration on Instagram

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

#illustration has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #illustration receives 5.2K likes and 7 comments.

Is #illustration a good hashtag to use?

#illustration has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #illustration?

The best hashtags to use with #illustration include: #sketch, #painting, #design, #illustrator, #artistsoninstagram. 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: 2026-09-08. Learn about our editorial process →

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