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Instagram Character Counter

Check caption length against the 2,200-character limit before posting. Count hashtags and optimize captions in real time.

Type or paste your caption

Caption character count

0 / 2,200 characters0%

Characters Remaining

2,200

Characters Used

0

Words

0

Caption Limit

2,200

Preview visibility

First 125 characters are visible before the "more" link on most screens. Make your opening line count.

Instagram Character Limits Reference

Caption

2,200

characters per caption

Bio

150

characters for your bio

Hashtags

30

max hashtags per post

Caption writing

Draft captions and check length before pasting into the Instagram app.

Hashtag budgeting

See how much space hashtags consume so you can balance tags with caption copy.

Bio editing

Switch to checking 150-character bios by watching the counter against the shorter limit.

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Instagram Character Counter FAQ

What is the Instagram caption character limit?

Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters long. Only the first 125 characters show before the "more" link on most screens.

How many hashtags can I use?

Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags per post. Each hashtag and its # symbol count toward the 2,200-character limit.

Does the bio have a different limit?

Yes. Instagram bios are limited to 150 characters, which is much shorter than the caption limit.

Is my caption text stored?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your content stays on your device.