#pencil — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #pencil is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 815 likes and 12 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pencil

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	815	100	37
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#sketch	164.8M	5.3K	2.4K	100	53
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#pencildrawing	26.5M	763	1.1K	100	48

Related Hashtags to #pencil

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#draw	110.1M	1.2K	1.3K	100	47
#sketchbook	73.9M	4.3K	1.6K	100	57
#artwork	212.8M	15.1K	853	100	39
#illustration	227.6M	13.8K	2.3K	100	40
#artoftheday	86.1M	2.5K	973	100	48

Similar Hashtags to #pencil

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pencildrawing	26.5M	763	1.1K	100	48
#pencilart	10.9M	560	1.0K	100	60
#pencilsketch	9.6M	230	774	100	34
#colorpencil	3.5M	321	1.3K	100	71
#coloredpencil	3.7M	164	1.6K	100	57

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pencil on Instagram

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

#pencil has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #pencil receives 815 likes and 12 comments.

Is #pencil a good hashtag to use?

#pencil has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 37/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pencil?

The best hashtags to use with #pencil include: #draw, #sketchbook, #artwork, #illustration, #artoftheday. 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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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