#pencils — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #pencils is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 28 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #pencils

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.8K	100	34
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#pencildrawing	26.5M	763	1.1K	100	48
#sketch	164.8M	5.3K	2.4K	100	53

Related Hashtags to #pencils

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pencil	40.1M	851	1.0K	100	38
#pencilart	10.9M	560	1.0K	100	60
#artwork	212.8M	15.1K	853	100	39
#draw	110.1M	1.2K	1.3K	100	47
#pencilsketch	9.6M	230	774	100	34

Similar Hashtags to #pencils

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pencilsketch	9.6M	230	774	100	34
#pencilsketches	1.6M	157	2.5K	100	60
#coloredpencils	1.6M	112	1.2K	100	76
#colouredpencils	596.0K	43	2.1K	47	42
#pencilsketching	488.4K	22	5.2K	29	63

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #pencils on Instagram

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

#pencils has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #pencils receives 1.8K likes and 28 comments.

Is #pencils a good hashtag to use?

#pencils has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 34/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #pencils?

The best hashtags to use with #pencils include: #pencil, #pencilart, #artwork, #draw, #pencilsketch. 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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