IQHashtags

#indieauthors — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 119.2M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #indieauthors is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 767 likes and 54 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #indieauthors

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#bookstagram119.2M27.5K76710045
#indieauthor3.1M2.0K67210036
#authorsofinstagram8.6M8571.1K10087
#indieauthorsofinstagram613.5K3656819048
#writersofinstagram44.0M3.6K2.1K10056

Related Hashtags to #indieauthors

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#writingcommunity16.3M2.0K3.2K10056
#author16.3M2.1K1.9K10068
#books78.8M12.3K1.0K10049
#bookish23.4M7.3K67510058
#booktok9.2M8.4K72310054

Similar Hashtags to #indieauthors

HashtagPostsDailyAvg LikesCompetitionReach
#indieauthorsofinstagram613.5K3656819048
#supportindieauthors229.9K1917908167
#indieauthorsofig76.1K552.1K4371
#indieauthorsupport41.3K745165764
#indieauthorsunited73.8K2024.4K1757

Hashtag Cloud

#booklover#authorlife#amwriting#bookrecommendations#selfpublishing#bookstagrammer#writing#romancebooks#authors#book#writer#kindleunlimited#writerslife#readersofinstagram#bookworm#booksbooksbooks#indiebooks#booklovers#reading#writers#writerscommunity#bookcommunity#kindle#bookreview#bookaddict#booknerd#fantasybooks#authorsofig#writersofig#reader#darkromance#fantasy#supportindieauthors#bookrecs#selfpublished#romantasy#authorscommunity#writingtips#goodreads#spicybooks#bookmarketing#bookblogger#read#authorssupportingauthors#booksofinstagram#selfpublishedauthor#romanceauthor#fantasyromance#indieauthorsunited#publishing#authorcommunity#bookreviewer#ebook#novel#literature#readers#booksta#indieauthorsofig#bibliophile#fiction#amreading#spicyreads#creativewriting#writinginspiration#indiepublishing#currentlyreading#newrelease#romancereader#readingcommunity#authorgram#romancereaders#darkromancebooks#mustread#romancebookstagram#contemporaryromance#enemiestolovers#readmorebooks#spicyromance#writerlife#indiewriter#amwritingfantasy#bookpromotion#bookpublishing#amazon#smutbooks#bookcoverdesign#darkfantasy#write#romancereads#comingsoon

How to Use #indieauthors on Instagram

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

#indieauthors has 119.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #indieauthors receives 767 likes and 54 comments.

Is #indieauthors a good hashtag to use?

#indieauthors 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 #indieauthors?

The best hashtags to use with #indieauthors include: #writingcommunity, #author, #books, #bookish, #booktok. 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 →

Plan your week. Grow your Instagram.

Draft post ideas, captions and hashtags. Add your photos or generate individual images, then publish on Instagram yourself.

Build my weekly plan

Join 800,000+ registered users. Eligible new accounts get 7 days of Plus access without a credit card. You won’t be charged automatically.