Instagram Caption Counter
Count your Instagram caption against the 2,200-character limit and your hashtags against the 30-tag maximum — live, as you write.
About this tool
Instagram captions max out at 2,200 characters and 30 hashtags — exceed either and the app simply won’t let you post. But the more important number is 125: that’s roughly where the feed truncates your caption behind "… more".
This counter tracks both limits live and shows what will be visible before the fold, so you can put the hook in the first 125 characters.
Hashtags count toward the 2,200 characters too, which is one reason many accounts put them in a comment instead.
Everything runs locally in your browser — your text is never uploaded, stored, or shared.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if my caption is over 2,200 characters?
Instagram won’t publish it — the post button stays disabled or the caption is rejected. Trim below 2,200 (this counter shows exactly how far over you are).
Do hashtags count toward the character limit?
Yes, hashtags in the caption count toward the 2,200 characters. Putting them in the first comment frees that space but works the same for reach.
How much of my caption shows in the feed?
About 125 characters (roughly 2 lines) before Instagram truncates with "… more". Front-load your hook — most viewers never tap.