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Instagram character counter — caption, bio & hashtags

Count against Instagram's real limits, see exactly where the "…more" cutoff lands in your caption, and track your hashtags (max 30). Free, instant, in your browser.

0 / 2,200 characters
2,200 left
0 / 30 hashtags
Caption preview — what shows before "…more"

Instagram character limits (2026)

WhereLimitNote
Caption2,200Only ~125 chars show before "…more"
Hashtags per post305-10 targeted often beats 30
Bio150Profile bio
Username30Letters, numbers, . and _

The number that decides whether people read your caption is the ~125-character "…more" cutoff: everything after it is hidden until someone taps to expand. Lead with the hook. The preview above shows that exact line as you type, and the hashtag counter keeps you under Instagram's 30 cap.

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FAQ

What is the Instagram caption character limit?
Captions allow up to 2,200 characters, but only ~125 show before the "…more" link — so front-load your message.
How many hashtags can I use?
Up to 30 per post (or in the first comment). The counter above tracks them; 5-10 targeted tags often outperform maxing all 30.
Bio and username limits?
Bio is 150 characters; username is 30. Switch modes above to count against each.
Do you store what I type?
No — everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.
Built by Hatchloop · Privacy · free, in-browser, no sign-up. Limits per Instagram's 2026 specs and may change.