#sherlockholmes — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 4.4M total posts and 58 new posts daily, #sherlockholmes is a high-competition hashtag (score: 69/100). Average posts get 1.2K likes and 14 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sherlockholmes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sherlock	4.4M	58	1.2K	69	39
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	499	100	36
#henrycavill	1.7M	222	1.8K	100	56
#thewitcher	1.4M	91	1.0K	93	50
#geraltofrivia	596.3K	17	829	28	54

Related Hashtags to #sherlockholmes

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#superman	14.5M	1.9K	1.6K	100	46
#benedictcumberbatch	2.4M	78	1.2K	84	58
#enolaholmes	696.3K	34	1.8K	43	60
#napoleonsolo	58.8K	4	1.7K	5	54
#missionimpossiblefallout	142.5K	19	806	18	47

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#sherlockholmesedit	52.8K	1	2.3K	2	62
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#sherlockholmesbbc	32.5K	0	1.1K	1	55
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#sherlockholmesfanart	3.5K	1	1.7K	1	69

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sherlockholmes on Instagram

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

#sherlockholmes has 4.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 58 new posts added daily. The average post using #sherlockholmes receives 1.2K likes and 14 comments.

Is #sherlockholmes a good hashtag to use?

#sherlockholmes has a competition score of 69/100 (high) and a reach score of 39/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sherlockholmes?

The best hashtags to use with #sherlockholmes include: #superman, #benedictcumberbatch, #enolaholmes, #napoleonsolo, #missionimpossiblefallout. 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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