# Instagram character limit

> Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters, but only about the first 125 show before the 'more' cut-off. Bios are limited to 150 characters.

Canonical: https://tesselith.com/free-tools/character-counter/instagram

| What | Limit |
| --- | --- |
| Caption | 2,200 |
| Visible before 'more' | ~125 |
| Hashtags per post | 30 |
| Bio | 150 |
| Username | 30 |
| Comment | 2,200 |

- Put the hook in the first 125 characters; most people never tap 'more'.
- Hashtags count toward the 2,200 limit.
- Line breaks help long captions read on a phone.

## Questions people ask

### What is the Instagram caption character limit?

2,200 characters, including hashtags, emoji and spaces. Only about 125 show before the 'more' cut-off.

### What is the Instagram bio character limit?

150 characters.

### How many hashtags can I use on Instagram?

Up to 30 per post. A handful of specific hashtags usually works better than 30 generic ones.

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