#tolkien — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.7M total posts and 440 new posts daily, #tolkien is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 7.6K likes and 226 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #tolkien

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lordoftherings	3.7M	440	7.6K	100	88
#lotr	3.7M	657	5.9K	100	57
#middleearth	1.1M	137	1.1K	100	46
#jrrtolkien	907.1K	62	2.1K	69	65
#hobbit	1.7M	148	4.5K	100	61

Related Hashtags to #tolkien

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fantasy	30.9M	6.4K	540	100	30
#thehobbit	1.8M	58	1.7K	69	56
#thelordoftherings	810.7K	117	2.2K	95	57
#gandalf	962.7K	85	2.5K	88	50
#silmarillion	235.7K	30	2.1K	29	64

Similar Hashtags to #tolkien

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#jrrtolkien	907.1K	62	2.1K	69	65
#tolkienart	109.7K	15	2.2K	14	56
#tolkienfan	111.9K	16	3.5K	15	54
#tolkienbooks	34.7K	5	4.8K	5	61
#tolkiencollection	36.1K	3	2.3K	3	59

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #tolkien on Instagram

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

#tolkien has 3.7M total posts on Instagram with approximately 440 new posts added daily. The average post using #tolkien receives 7.6K likes and 226 comments.

Is #tolkien a good hashtag to use?

#tolkien has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 88/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #tolkien?

The best hashtags to use with #tolkien include: #fantasy, #thehobbit, #thelordoftherings, #gandalf, #silmarillion. 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: 2026-09-13. Learn about our editorial process →

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