#indieauthor — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 119.2M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #indieauthor is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 636 likes and 239 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #indieauthor

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#bookstagram119.2M27.5K63610043
#authorsofinstagram8.6M8572.3K10054
#books78.8M12.3K1.2K10054
#author16.3M2.1K82110045
#writersofinstagram44.0M3.6K2.6K10068

Related Hashtags to #indieauthor

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#booklover46.0M10.8K71110054
#booktok9.2M8.4K85310053
#bookish23.4M7.3K89910072
#romancebooks6.1M3.8K74910088
#writingcommunity16.3M2.0K2.6K10044

Similar Hashtags to #indieauthor

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#indieauthors953.8K3697469951
#indieauthorsofinstagram611.2K3606819048
#supportindieauthors224.0K1817908167
#indieauthorsofig76.1K552.1K4371
#indieauthorsupport41.3K745165764

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #indieauthor on Instagram

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

#indieauthor has 119.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #indieauthor receives 636 likes and 239 comments.

Is #indieauthor a good hashtag to use?

#indieauthor has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 43/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #indieauthor?

The best hashtags to use with #indieauthor include: #booklover, #booktok, #bookish, #romancebooks, #writingcommunity. 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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