Instagram character counter
Check your Instagram caption against the 2,200-character limit in real time. Free, no signup.
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Counts are approximate (some networks count URLs, emoji or certain characters differently) and limits can change — verify current limits before publishing.
Instagram character limits (2026)
Staying within Instagram's caption limit keeps your message from being cut off — and front-loading the important part still matters, since Instagram often truncates the preview well before the hard limit. Limits change over time and can vary by account type, so always verify the current figure.
Instagram character counter, answered
What is the Instagram character limit?
Instagram's caption limit is 2,200 characters. Bio: 150, Hashtags (max count): 30. Limits can change, so verify before publishing.
How do I count characters for Instagram?
Paste or type your text into the counter above. It counts characters in real time and warns you when you go over the Instagram limit.
Does this Instagram character counter count spaces and emoji?
Yes — it counts spaces, and counts emoji as best it can by code point. Note that Instagram may count some characters, URLs or emoji differently, so treat the count as a close approximation.
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