#publishing — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 78.8M total posts and 12.3K new posts daily, #publishing is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.4K likes and 47 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #publishing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#books	78.8M	12.3K	1.4K	100	54
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	443	100	24
#author	16.2M	2.1K	1.5K	100	54
#writing	33.8M	2.2K	5.2K	100	61
#writingcommunity	16.2M	2.0K	1.4K	100	58

Related Hashtags to #publishing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#book	74.6M	8.7K	711	100	38
#writer	45.9M	4.8K	4.0K	100	61
#writersofinstagram	43.9M	3.6K	5.2K	100	65
#authorsofinstagram	8.6M	828	1.5K	100	61
#selfpublishing	1.3M	402	605	100	41

Similar Hashtags to #publishing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selfpublishing	1.3M	402	605	100	41
#bookpublishing	280.5K	127	932	82	37
#indiepublishing	291.7K	111	1.5K	82	60
#publishinghouse	156.5K	15	733	15	43
#independentpublishing	126.9K	28	991	24	48

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #publishing on Instagram

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

#publishing has 78.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 12.3K new posts added daily. The average post using #publishing receives 1.4K likes and 47 comments.

Is #publishing a good hashtag to use?

#publishing has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #publishing?

The best hashtags to use with #publishing include: #book, #writer, #writersofinstagram, #authorsofinstagram, #selfpublishing. 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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