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Free Instagram Character Counter

Count your caption, and see what shows before “more”.

Instagram captions can be 2,200 characters, but only about the first 125 show before “more”. Paste yours to see the count, the cut and how it looks on a post.

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Hashtags
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Mentions
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Links
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Emojis
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Every character counts, including spaces, emojis and line breaks.

Counted in your browser: nothing you type is sent anywhere.

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About 125 characters show before “more”, so the first line has to do the work.

How it works

How to use the Instagram Character Counter

  1. 1

    Pick what you’re writing

    Caption or bio: each has its own limit on Instagram.

  2. 2

    Type or paste

    The count updates as you type, the way Instagram counts.

  3. 3

    Check the fit

    See what’s left, where the text gets cut with “more”, and how it looks.

Instagram limits

Instagram limits

The counter follows these, so the number you see is the number the network sees.

  • 1

    Caption: 2,200

    Spaces, emojis, line breaks and hashtags all count.

  • 2

    About 125 before “more”

    The rest hides behind “more”. The counter shows where the cut falls.

  • 3

    Bio: 150

    Your bio’s limit, separate from your name and link.

  • 4

    Five hashtags

    Instagram allows five hashtags per post. The counter tells you if you have more.

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Instagram Character Counter FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is the Instagram caption limit?

2,200 characters, including spaces, emojis, line breaks and hashtags.

Is the Instagram character counter free?

Yes, and it works without signing up. It counts in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere.

How many characters show before “more”?

About the first 125, and Instagram also stops at the second line break. Put the hook first.

What is the Instagram bio limit?

150 characters.

How many hashtags can I use?

Five per post since December 2025. The counter flags more than five.

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