#whattoread — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 118.4M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #whattoread is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 587 likes and 20 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #whattoread

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	587	100	32
#booksbooksbooks	12.5M	7.1K	624	100	32
#bibliophile	17.5M	1.4K	884	100	71
#bookrecs	2.4M	2.5K	664	100	55
#booklover	45.7M	10.8K	755	100	63

Related Hashtags to #whattoread

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstoread	1.5M	423	1.3K	100	100
#bookrecommendations	9.6M	4.5K	663	100	48
#instabook	18.0M	931	572	100	37
#bookworm	33.6M	5.7K	761	100	49
#fortheloveofbooks	565.0K	51	988	53	55

Similar Hashtags to #whattoread

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#whattoreadnext	355.4K	112	16.3K	84	64
#whattoreadnow	2.9K	1	313	1	9
#whattoreadwednesday	3.8K	1	459	1	39
#whattoreadtoyourkids	3.0K	0	348	0	11
#whattoreadnext📚	677	0	47	0	4

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #whattoread on Instagram

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

#whattoread has 118.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #whattoread receives 587 likes and 20 comments.

Is #whattoread a good hashtag to use?

#whattoread has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 32/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #whattoread?

The best hashtags to use with #whattoread include: #bookstoread, #bookrecommendations, #instabook, #bookworm, #fortheloveofbooks. 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: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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