#selfpublishing — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 119.2M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #selfpublishing is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 471 likes and 36 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #selfpublishing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	119.2M	27.5K	471	100	31
#indieauthor	3.1M	2.0K	866	100	61
#author	16.3M	2.1K	2.3K	100	57
#writingcommunity	16.3M	2.0K	2.1K	100	54
#authorsofinstagram	8.6M	835	1.7K	100	87

Related Hashtags to #selfpublishing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#writersofinstagram	43.9M	3.6K	4.1K	100	60
#books	78.8M	12.3K	2.2K	100	65
#writing	33.8M	2.3K	3.8K	100	45
#writer	45.9M	4.8K	4.4K	100	65
#selfpublished	825.8K	130	19.2K	96	40

Similar Hashtags to #selfpublishing

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#selfpublishingauthor	52.1K	14	848	12	60
#selfpublishingtips	27.2K	25	219	20	7
#selfpublishingjourney	13.7K	27	27	21	2
#selfpublishingitalia	8.1K	7	452	6	49
#selfpublishingcoach	10.3K	3	204	3	2

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #selfpublishing on Instagram

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

#selfpublishing has 119.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #selfpublishing receives 471 likes and 36 comments.

Is #selfpublishing a good hashtag to use?

#selfpublishing has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 31/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #selfpublishing?

The best hashtags to use with #selfpublishing include: #writersofinstagram, #books, #writing, #writer, #selfpublished. 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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