#sketching — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 165.0M total posts and 6.4K new posts daily, #sketching is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.4K likes and 47 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #sketching

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sketch	165.0M	6.4K	2.4K	100	53
#art	1.1B	96.4K	904	100	35
#drawing	307.0M	17.8K	931	100	33
#sketchbook	74.0M	4.5K	932	100	46
#artist	352.7M	42.4K	1.1K	100	45

Related Hashtags to #sketching

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#artwork	213.2M	14.8K	853	100	39
#draw	110.1M	1.2K	2.5K	100	49
#illustration	227.9M	14.0K	2.3K	100	40
#artistsoninstagram	123.3M	3.5K	1.3K	100	34
#painting	182.0M	14.9K	1.1K	100	62

Similar Hashtags to #sketching

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#urbansketching	1.5M	346	893	100	48
#sketchingdaily	699.0K	48	1.2K	54	61
#sketchingart	560.0K	30	2.5K	37	61
#digitalsketching	477.7K	14	2.6K	23	59
#sketchings	624.0K	7	3.6K	21	58

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #sketching on Instagram

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

#sketching has 165.0M total posts on Instagram with approximately 6.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #sketching receives 2.4K likes and 47 comments.

Is #sketching a good hashtag to use?

#sketching 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 #sketching?

The best hashtags to use with #sketching include: #artwork, #draw, #illustration, #artistsoninstagram, #painting. 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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