30 curated hashtags

Quote hashtags for Pinterest

Quote tags describe the mood: #motivationalquotes, #selflovequotes, #lifequotes. People search quotes by feeling, so the mood tag is the one that matters. Add an author tag when the quote has a known author.

Hashtags versus keywords on Pinterest: hashtags are optional here. Pinterest search leans on the words in your pin title, description, board name and the text on the image, so a clear keyword phrase does far more than any tag. If you use hashtags, add two to five relevant ones at the end of the description. These tags are curated ideas with no volume data, and they tend to matter more on Instagram and TikTok.

Click a tag to copy it, or copy a whole set. Sets copy with spaces, ready to paste.

Core hashtags (10)

Broad tags for the niche. Pick one or two at most.

Topic hashtags (10)

Specific sub-topics. These describe a single pin best.

Community and style hashtags (10)

Community, format and mood tags. More useful on Instagram and TikTok.

Ready-made quote hashtag sets by pin type

Four tags per set, picked for one kind of pin. Copy the set that matches the pin you are posting.

How to use quote hashtags on a pin

Quote pins are easy to make in bulk, which makes it tempting to use the same tags on all of them. Vary the tags to fit each quote so they actually describe it.

Pick one mood tag, one topic tag and the author if known. A quote about moving on could use #healingquotes #selfgrowth. Link quote pins to a related post or printable so they earn clicks as well as saves.

Example pin description

A gentle reminder for the days you are letting go: endings make room for something new. Save it for when you need it. #healingquotes #selfgrowth #wordstoliveby

Quote hashtags to avoid

Avoid using #quoteoftheday on quotes you post in bulk without any context. Also skip mood tags that do not fit the words, like #funnyquotes on a grief quote. Mismatched tags make a board feel careless and confuse the people who click.

The words before the hashtags do the real work. Find phrases for them in the Pinterest keywords for quotes list, generate more tags from your own topic with the Pinterest hashtag generator, and write the full description with the description generator.

Quote hashtags FAQ

How many hashtags should a quote pin have?

Two to four. One mood tag, one topic tag and an author tag if known is enough.

Should I tag the quote author?

Yes, when known. People search for quotes by specific authors, and crediting them is good practice.

Are quote hashtags useful on Pinterest?

Somewhat at best. A description that explains the quote, in your own words, is more useful for search.

Should I tag the occasion for a quote?

When the quote fits one, yes. Occasion tags like #graduationquotes or #mothersdayquotes help people looking for words for a card or caption. Publish those pins a few weeks before the occasion.

Hashtags for other niches

See all niches on the Pinterest hashtags hub, or browse holiday pin ideas for seasonal tags.

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