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Free TikTok Character Counter
Count your caption, bio or LIVE title.
TikTok captions can be 4,000 characters, but only the first line or so shows over the video. Paste yours to see the count, the cut and how it looks.
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4,000 left- Words
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- Lines
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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.
alderandco
POV: autumn finally tastes like autumn cinnamon, pecans, dark…
original sound · alderandco
About 70 characters show before “more”, so the first line has to do the work.
How it works
How to use the TikTok Character Counter
- 1
Pick what you’re writing
Caption, bio or LIVE title: each has its own limit on TikTok.
- 2
Type or paste
The count updates as you type, the way TikTok counts.
- 3
Check the fit
See what’s left, where the text gets cut with “more”, and how it looks.
TikTok limits
TikTok limits
The counter follows these, so the number you see is the number the network sees.
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Caption: 4,000
In the app. Some scheduling tools allow 2,200, so shorter is safer.
- 2
About 70 before “more”
Over the video, only the start of the caption shows. Lead with the hook.
- 3
Bio: 80
Tiny: every word has to earn its place.
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LIVE title: 32
Under 25 shows in full on every screen.
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TikTok Character Counter FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is the TikTok caption limit?
4,000 characters in the app. Some scheduling tools still allow 2,200.
Is the TikTok character counter free?
Yes, and it works without signing up. It counts in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere.
How long can a TikTok bio be?
80 characters.
How long can a TikTok LIVE title be?
32 characters, and under 25 shows in full.
Do hashtags count toward the caption limit?
Yes. They’re part of the caption.
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