Tool
Character Counter — Instagram
Focus on Instagram bio (150) and caption (2,200) limits.
- Free online
- No signup
- Instant
- Browser-based
Free character counter for Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube—paste and check limits instantly.
Paste a bio, caption, or post draft—see character counts against platform limits. Instagram counts many emojis as 2 characters; captions often fold after ~125 weighted characters.
0 raw characters · 0 words · Instagram weighted: 0
| Platform | Count | Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instagram bioProfile bio (emoji ≈ 2 chars) | 0 | 150 | OK (150 left) |
| Instagram captionFeed post / Reel caption (emoji ≈ 2 chars) | 0 | 2200 | OK (2200 left) |
| TikTok captionCaption + hashtags | 0 | 2200 | OK (2200 left) |
| X (Twitter) postStandard post (Premium allows more) | 0 | 280 | OK (280 left) |
| LinkedIn postPost body | 0 | 3000 | OK (3000 left) |
| YouTube titleVideo title | 0 | 100 | OK (100 left) |
Use cases
- Trim an Instagram caption before it cuts off mid-sentence.
- Verify your bio fits the 150-character profile limit.
- Check whether a thread fits X post limits before scheduling.
- Compare one draft against every major platform in a single table.
How it works
Choose tone or style, add optional hints, then generate. Results use templates and curated word banks. Fast, privacy-friendly tools that run directly in your browser. No accounts, no unnecessary tracking, and no external AI API dependencies for template generators.
FAQ
Are platform limits always accurate?
We use commonly cited limits; apps change rules. Use this for drafting, then confirm in the native app.
Does it count emojis as one character?
Yes—JavaScript string length (UTF-16 code units), which matches how most platforms count in practice.
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