#inking — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #inking is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 904 likes and 8 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #inking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	904	100	35
#ink	100.9M	4.7K	1.3K	100	51
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#illustration	227.9M	14.0K	2.3K	100	40
#sketch	165.0M	6.4K	2.4K	100	53

Related Hashtags to #inking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#inktober	28.6M	11.9K	1.2K	100	57
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#artwork	213.2M	14.8K	853	100	39
#inkdrawing	10.7M	664	2.4K	100	62
#blackandwhite	186.9M	7.6K	1.8K	100	60

Similar Hashtags to #inking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#positivethinking	14.0M	1.0K	2.0K	100	55
#innovativethinking	321.4K	27	40.3K	28	64
#overthinking	2.2M	1.1K	17.4K	100	56
#thinking	7.8M	231	4.5K	100	56
#drinking	8.3M	114	20.8K	100	55

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #inking on Instagram

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

#inking has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #inking receives 904 likes and 8 comments.

Is #inking a good hashtag to use?

#inking has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 35/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #inking?

The best hashtags to use with #inking include: #inktober, #artist, #artwork, #inkdrawing, #blackandwhite. 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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