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Instagram Character Counter

Count characters for Instagram captions, bios, names, usernames, comments and DMs. See what shows before “more” in the feed and whether your hashtags fit the new five-hashtag limit.

  • Limits checked October 2026
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How to check Instagram character limits

Checking an Instagram caption or bio against its character limit takes three steps.

  1. Choose the field

    Caption, bio, name, username, comment, DM or note. The limit changes with it.

  2. Paste your text

    The counter shows characters used and left, hashtags against the limit, and what shows before “more”.

  3. Fix what’s flagged

    Trim the highlighted overflow, cut hashtags down to five, or move the key line into the first 125 characters.

Example

A 246-character caption fits easily under 2,200, but only the first 125 characters show in the feed. Put your hook there, before the “more” cut.

Try a sample caption

Instagram character limits in 2026

The Instagram character limit is 2,200 for captions and comments, 150 for a bio and 30 for a name or username. Last checked October 2026.

Field Character limit Shown before “more” Notes
Caption 2,200 ~125 Posts and reels. Hashtags count toward the 2,200.
Bio 150 — Spaces, line breaks and emoji count.
Name 30 — The name above your bio. Spaces allowed.
Username 30 — Letters, numbers, periods and underscores.
Comment 2,200 — Same as captions.
DM 1,000 — Per message.
Note 60 — Notes shown above the inbox.

Instagram counts most emoji as 2 characters, the same way this counter does.

Instagram caption character limit

The Instagram caption character limit is 2,200 characters, and it covers feed posts, reels and carousels alike. Hashtags, mentions, spaces and line breaks all count toward it.

Only about the first 125 characters show in the feed before “more”, so a caption can be well inside the limit and still lose its main point. Put the hook, the question or the call to action first.

How many hashtags can you use on Instagram?

Since December 2025 Instagram has been rolling out a limit of five hashtags per post or reel, down from 30. Some older accounts may still allow more for now, but five is the number to plan for.

Instagram bio character limit

The Instagram bio character limit is 150 characters. Spaces, line breaks and emoji count, and most emoji count as 2, so an emoji-heavy bio fills up faster than it looks. Your website link and category are separate fields and don’t use bio characters.

To space a bio over several lines, use the Instagram line break generator, which keeps blank lines that Instagram would otherwise remove.

Instagram name and username character limits

Your name and your username are different fields, and both are capped at 30 characters.

  • Name: shown above your bio and searchable. Spaces, emoji and most symbols are allowed.
  • Username: your @handle and profile address. Only letters, numbers, periods and underscores, with no spaces.

Instagram DM and notes character limits

A direct message can be up to 1,000 characters; split longer messages into parts. Notes, the short updates shown above the inbox, are limited to 60 characters.

Instagram character limit FAQ

What is the maximum text length on Instagram?

2,200 characters, for captions and comments. Bios are limited to 150 characters, and names and usernames to 30.

How do you post more than 2,200 characters on Instagram?

You can’t in one caption. Continue in the first comment, put the rest on the carousel images as text, or link to the full text in your bio.

Is the Instagram bio limit 150 characters?

Yes. The bio can be up to 150 characters, including spaces, line breaks and emoji.

How many hashtags can you use on Instagram?

Five per post or reel. Instagram started rolling out the five-hashtag limit in December 2025, replacing the old limit of 30.

Does Instagram have a word limit?

No. Instagram limits characters, not words. A 2,200-character caption is roughly 350 to 400 English words.

How many characters are allowed in an Instagram DM?

Up to 1,000 characters per message.

Sources and references

  1. Instagram Help Center, Meta
  2. Instagram puts a limit on hashtag usage, BetaNews, December 2025

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