#sketches — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 1.1B total posts and 96.4K new posts daily, #sketches is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.8K likes and 19 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sketches

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#art	1.1B	96.4K	1.8K	100	35
#sketch	164.8M	5.3K	2.4K	100	53
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#sketchbook	73.9M	4.3K	1.6K	100	57
#sketching	33.5M	1.1K	1.6K	100	50

Related Hashtags to #sketches

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45
#artwork	212.8M	15.1K	853	100	39
#draw	110.1M	1.2K	1.3K	100	47
#drawings	39.1M	1.0K	2.0K	100	50
#illustration	227.6M	13.8K	2.3K	100	40

Similar Hashtags to #sketches

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#pencilsketches	1.6M	174	2.5K	100	60
#fashionsketches	429.1K	4	1.7K	14	57
#dailysketches	566.1K	8	2.8K	20	48
#sketchesoninstagram	387.3K	2	2.1K	11	37
#quicksketches	209.9K	15	1.8K	17	58

Hashtag Cloud

#artistsoninstagram #artoftheday #pencildrawing #digitalart #painting #pencil #instaart #doodle #portrait #fanart #arte #pencilsketch #drawingsketch #pencilart #illustrator #anime #artgallery #sketchdaily #ink #design #drawingoftheday #creative #watercolor #arts #sketchart #artofinstagram #traditionalart #oc #inktober #sketch_daily #doodles #digitaldrawing #love #procreate #sketchoftheday #sketchaday #characterdesign #sketchbookdrawing #paint #artsy #animeart #instagram #artlover #artistic #artistoninstagram #myart #originalcharacter #pencilsketches #fyp #artworks #pen #digitalpainting #digitalillustration #paintings #explore #drawingart #drawdrawdraw #dibujo #digitalartist #instaartist #digital #inkdrawing #manga #instagood #reels #cartoon #blackandwhite #sketcheveryday #draweveryday #illustrationartists #dailysketch #pendrawing #trending #drawthisinyourstyle #illustrations #artdaily #artcollector #viral #sketchdrawing #draws #portraitdrawing #artists #sketchbookart #explorepage #characterart #sketchup #contemporaryart #pencilartwork #artlovers #dailyart

How to Use #sketches on Instagram

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

#sketches has 1.1B total posts on Instagram with approximately 96.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #sketches receives 1.8K likes and 19 comments.

Is #sketches a good hashtag to use?

#sketches has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 35/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #sketches?

The best hashtags to use with #sketches include: #artist, #artwork, #draw, #drawings, #illustration. 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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