Instagram Character Counter

Count characters for Instagram captions, bios, comments, and Reels in real-time. Track hashtags, mentions, and line breaks with accurate Instagram counting rules.

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Tip: Only the first 125 characters show before "more" is tapped. Make your opening line count!
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Instagram Character Limits

Caption: 2,200 characters (125 visible before "more")
Bio: 150 characters
Hashtags: max 30 per post, 10 per Story
Comment: 1,000 characters

Real-time Counting

Characters are counted instantly as you type. A visual progress bar and color warnings show when you approach or exceed the limit.

Hashtag Tracking

Automatically detects and counts hashtags. Warns you when you exceed Instagram's 30-hashtag limit per post to avoid reduced reach.

Multiple Modes

Switch between Caption (2,200), Bio (150), Comment (1,000), Reel (2,200), and Name (30) modes for any Instagram content type.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instagram caption character limit?
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters long. However, only the first 125 characters are visible in the feed before users need to tap "more" to read the rest. For best engagement, put your most important message or call-to-action within those first 125 characters.
What is the Instagram bio character limit?
Instagram bios are limited to 150 characters. This includes letters, numbers, spaces, emojis, and special characters. Your username and display name are counted separately. You can also add one clickable link through the dedicated link field.
How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?
Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags per post and 10 per Story. Instagram officially recommends using 3-5 highly relevant hashtags for best reach. Using too many hashtags, especially irrelevant ones, can actually reduce your visibility. This tool tracks your hashtag count and warns you if you exceed the limit.
Do emojis count as more than one character on Instagram?
Most standard emojis count as 2 characters on Instagram due to Unicode encoding. Some complex emojis like flags, skin-tone variants, and family emojis can count as even more. This tool shows the exact character count, including accurate emoji counting, so you always know your real usage before posting.
What is the character limit for Instagram Reels captions?
Instagram Reels captions share the same 2,200 character limit as regular post captions. However, Reels captions displayed over the video are much shorter (around 55 characters visible). For Reels, keep the on-screen text brief and use the caption for hashtags and additional context.