Free tool
Instagram Character Counter
Free Instagram character counter: check a caption against the 2,200 limit, see what shows before "more", count hashtags, and test your bio against 150 characters.
- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Hashtags
- 0
- Mentions
- 0
Caption
0 / 2,200
Hashtags
0 / 30
What shows before “more”
The feed shows roughly the first 125 characters. Put the hook there.
Your first line appears here…
- How it counts
- Spaces, line breaks, emoji and hashtags all count toward the 2,200-character caption limit.
- Instagram accepts up to 30 hashtags on a post. That is the ceiling, not a target.
- Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Instagram character counter for captions, bios and hashtags
An Instagram caption can be up to 2,200 characters, and everything counts: spaces, line breaks, emoji, hashtags and mentions. Paste your caption above to see how much room is left before Instagram refuses it.
The limit is rarely the real problem. In the feed, Instagram shows roughly the first 125 characters and hides the rest behind "more", so the opening line decides whether anyone reads on. The preview box shows exactly which part of your caption a follower sees before tapping.
The tool also counts your hashtags against the 30 a post can carry, and has a separate field for your bio, which is limited to 150 characters.
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FAQ
What is the Instagram caption character limit?
2,200 characters, including spaces, line breaks, emoji, hashtags and mentions. The same limit applies to feed posts, carousels and Reels.
How many characters show before "more" on Instagram?
Roughly the first 125 characters appear in the feed before the caption is cut and "more" is shown. The exact cut-off shifts a little with screen size and line breaks, so put the important part well inside that range.
What is the Instagram bio character limit?
150 characters. Emoji and line breaks count toward it, so a bio that looks short can still be over.
How many hashtags can I use on an Instagram post?
Up to 30 on a post. That is a ceiling rather than a recommendation; a smaller set of specific hashtags usually reads better and reaches a more relevant audience.
Do emoji count as one character on Instagram?
Not always. Many emoji take two characters of the limit, and some, such as flags or emoji with a skin tone, take more. The counter measures them the way a text field does, which is how the limit is enforced.
