Free tool
Instagram character counter
The Instagram limit is 2,200 characters per caption. Paste your text to get the exact count, plus whether it fits on every other platform.
How Instagram counts characters
Every character in the caption counts, including spaces, line breaks, hashtags and emoji.
Only the first lines of a caption show in the feed before the "more" link, so put the hook first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Instagram character limit?
2,200 characters for a caption. Every character in the caption counts, including spaces, line breaks, hashtags and emoji.
What happens if my Instagram caption is over the limit?
Instagram refuses or cuts text that runs past the limit. Socialync checks the count before it publishes and tells you which platform is over, so you can shorten it or write a separate Instagram version.
Can I post the same text to Instagram and other platforms at once?
Yes. Socialync publishes one post to all 9 platforms at once and lets you write a separate caption for any platform with a tighter limit. The free plan needs no card.