Instagram Caption Counter
Count your Instagram caption length live and stay under the 2,200-character limit — with your hook in the first line.
Type or paste your text
Counts update live as you write — words, characters, sentences and more. Nothing leaves your browser.
Word frequency
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How to count an Instagram caption
Paste your caption
Drop your caption, hashtags and all, into the box.
Check the Instagram card
The Instagram Caption card counts against 2,200 characters and flags when you're near or over.
Lead with the hook
Captions are clipped after the first line or two in the feed, so put the most important words first.
Why caption length matters on Instagram
Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters and around 30 hashtags, but only the first ~125 characters show before the “more” cut-off in the feed. A strong opening line earns the tap to read the rest.
Counting as you write keeps you under the cap and helps you balance story, call-to-action and hashtags. Everything is processed in your browser, so your draft stays private.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Instagram caption character limit?
2,200 characters. The caption card shows your length against that cap so your caption never gets rejected for being too long.
How many characters show before “more”?
About 125 characters appear in the feed before the caption is truncated, so lead with your hook in the first line.
How many hashtags can I use?
Up to 30 per post. They count toward the 2,200-character limit, which the counter includes automatically.
Is it free and private?
Yes — free, no sign-up, and your caption stays in your browser.