Instagram Hashtag Generator

How to Use The Bookshelf's Instagram Hashtag Generator

Use this Instagram hashtag generator to choose 5 focused hashtags for your author posts instead of stuffing captions with broad, spammy tags. Start by selecting your genre, reader focus, and post goal, then use the suggested set as a starting point to include with your carefully crafted, very intriguing, highly targeted caption.

The goal is not to reach everyone but rather to match your hashtags to the intent of the post and the audience you actually want to attract with this unique post. Each individual post can, and arguably should, have a unique angle or message. As covered in our Instagram for Authors article, current best practice is to use a small number of relevant hashtags, usually 3 to 5, rather than trying to max out the limit. Strong hashtags should support your caption, reflect your niche, and help Instagram and keener Instagrammers understand who your content is for.

For best results, choose hashtags that match your genre, the type of reader you want to reach, and the purpose of the post, whether that’s discoverability, engagement, launch support, or branding. Then focus the rest of your effort on a strong hook, a useful caption, and content your ideal readers actually want to stop and engage with.