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.
Other presets
Switch angle without leaving Character Counter—each URL has unique copy and defaults.
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.
Also try Word Counter— Reading time, keyword density, and paragraph stats.
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.
Guides
Intent-focused pages—each opens a short guide and links to the matching tool preset when helpful.
For this tool
Often used next (graph neighbors)
- Hashtag Ideas for InstagramPairs with Hashtag Generator
- Instagram Caption IdeasPairs with Caption Generator
- Link in Bio Checklist (Instagram & TikTok)Pairs with Link in Bio Checker
- Word Counter for Captions & SEO DraftsPairs with Word Counter
- Best Hashtags for ReelsPairs with Hashtag Generator
- Cool Instagram Bio IdeasPairs with Instagram Bio Generator
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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