Knowing the limits helps you write content that fits.
Character limits
- Caption: 2,200 characters (about 125 show before “more”)
- Bio: 150 characters
- Username: 30 characters
- Name: 30 characters (some versions allow up to 64)
- Comment: 2,200 characters
- Hashtags: 30 per post
- Mentions: 20 per post
- Notes: 60 characters
- Story text: no strict limit, but keep it short
Writing tips
- Put the hook in the first 125 characters
- Use line breaks for readability
- End with a question or call to action
- Keep bios short and clear
Tools
Our Bio Generator keeps bios under 150 characters and shows the count. Our Caption Generator drafts captions with hooks.
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