#indiebooks — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 118.4M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #indiebooks is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 982 likes and 58 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #indiebooks

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	982	100	44
#indieauthor	3.0M	2.0K	680	100	45
#books	78.8M	12.3K	913	100	53
#indieauthors	940.8K	364	555	99	43
#booklover	46.0M	10.8K	648	100	56

Related Hashtags to #indiebooks

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookish	23.3M	7.3K	910	100	52
#fantasybooks	3.4M	2.0K	1.5K	100	68
#romancebooks	6.1M	3.8K	744	100	52
#booksbooksbooks	12.8M	7.3K	891	100	63
#authorsofinstagram	8.6M	828	1.5K	100	61

Similar Hashtags to #indiebooks

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#indiebookstore	924.9K	414	1.0K	98	42
#indiebookshop	143.6K	126	917	79	56
#indiebookstores	81.3K	85	889	66	51
#supportindiebookstores	30.8K	22	962	17	53
#indiebookstoreday	47.4K	90	1.2K	69	56

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #indiebooks on Instagram

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

#indiebooks has 118.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #indiebooks receives 982 likes and 58 comments.

Is #indiebooks a good hashtag to use?

#indiebooks has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 44/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #indiebooks?

The best hashtags to use with #indiebooks include: #bookish, #fantasybooks, #romancebooks, #booksbooksbooks, #authorsofinstagram. 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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