How long can an Instagram caption be?

Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters and 30 hashtags per caption, but only the first ~125 characters show before the “more” link, so lead with the hook.

What is the character limit on X (Twitter)?

280 characters for standard accounts. Premium subscribers can post longer, but the first 280 characters are what most people see in the timeline.

Does this counter upload my text anywhere?

No. The counter runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type leaves your device.

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Caption character counter for every social platform

Paste a caption once and check it against every platform limit at the same time — characters, words and hashtag count, live as you type.

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Caption length checker

Paste a caption and see if it fits every platform.

0 characters0 words0 hashtags

Instagram caption0/2200
X post0/280
LinkedIn post0/3000
YouTube description0/5000
Threads post0/500
Pinterest description0/500

How to use it

1Paste or write your caption in the box.
2Watch the character, word and hashtag counters update live.
3Check the per-platform bars — red means you are over the limit.
4Trim, then copy the caption into your scheduler.

Questions, answered

How long can an Instagram caption be?: Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters and 30 hashtags per caption, but only the first ~125 characters show before the “more” link, so lead with the hook.
What is the character limit on X (Twitter)?: 280 characters for standard accounts. Premium subscribers can post longer, but the first 280 characters are what most people see in the timeline.
Does this counter upload my text anywhere?: No. The counter runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you type leaves your device.