#selfpublishedauthor — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.3M total posts and 398 new posts daily, #selfpublishedauthor is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 605 likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #selfpublishedauthor

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selfpublishing	1.3M	398	605	100	41
#indieauthor	3.1M	2.0K	705	100	43
#bookstagram	119.2M	27.5K	565	100	42
#selfpublished	825.8K	130	19.2K	96	40
#authorsofinstagram	8.6M	857	2.4K	100	62

Related Hashtags to #selfpublishedauthor

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#author	16.3M	2.1K	1.2K	100	38
#writersofinstagram	44.0M	3.6K	2.5K	100	61
#indieauthorsofinstagram	611.2K	360	681	90	48
#authorlife	3.1M	1.2K	1.2K	100	53
#books	78.8M	12.3K	956	100	48

Similar Hashtags to #selfpublishedauthor

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selfpublishedauthors	26.8K	19	336	15	21
#supportselfpublishedauthors	3.2K	1	120	1	7
#selfpublishedauthorsofinstagram	821	0	26	0	3
#selfpublishedauthorsrock	695	0	33	0	3
#amazonselfpublishedauthor	147	0	21	0	1

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #selfpublishedauthor on Instagram

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

#selfpublishedauthor has 1.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 398 new posts added daily. The average post using #selfpublishedauthor receives 605 likes and 30 comments.

Is #selfpublishedauthor a good hashtag to use?

#selfpublishedauthor has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #selfpublishedauthor?

The best hashtags to use with #selfpublishedauthor include: #author, #writersofinstagram, #indieauthorsofinstagram, #authorlife, #books. 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: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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