#reading — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 118.4M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #reading is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 619 likes and 144 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #reading

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	619	100	53
#books	78.8M	12.3K	784	100	57
#booklover	46.0M	10.8K	626	100	38
#book	74.6M	8.7K	1.3K	100	68
#bookworm	33.6M	5.7K	752	100	54

Related Hashtags to #reading

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#read	21.9M	1.9K	1.1K	100	45
#bookish	23.3M	7.3K	1.9K	100	49
#bookstagrammer	22.5M	6.1K	564	100	53
#bookaddict	19.4M	3.0K	723	100	32
#booknerd	19.0M	1.7K	631	100	46

Similar Hashtags to #reading

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#tarotreading	8.7M	3.7K	2.0K	100	68
#readingtime	5.2M	765	929	100	55
#currentlyreading	5.6M	899	996	100	45
#readingcommunity	1.6M	792	1.1K	100	62
#lovereading	3.0M	1.6K	716	100	41

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #reading on Instagram

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

#reading has 118.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #reading receives 619 likes and 144 comments.

Is #reading a good hashtag to use?

#reading has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 53/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #reading?

The best hashtags to use with #reading include: #read, #bookish, #bookstagrammer, #bookaddict, #booknerd. 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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