Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026

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Quick Answer

Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters. Bios are limited to 150 characters. You can use a maximum of 30 hashtags per post.

All Instagram Character Limits

FieldCharacter LimitNotes
Caption2,200Posts, Reels, and carousels share this limit
Bio150Profile description visible to all visitors
Username30Letters, numbers, periods, and underscores only
Comment2,200Same limit as captions
Hashtags Per Post30Maximum number of hashtags, not characters
Story Text~250Approximate; depends on font size and text tool used
Reel Caption2,200Shares the standard caption limit
DM1,000Per individual direct message
Name Field64Your display name (different from username)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instagram caption character limit?

Instagram captions can be up to 2,200 characters long. This applies to regular posts, Reels, and carousel posts.

How many characters can an Instagram bio be?

Instagram bios are limited to 150 characters. This is a hard limit — you cannot exceed it.

How many hashtags can you use on Instagram?

You can use up to 30 hashtags per post. However, Instagram now recommends using 3–5 highly relevant hashtags for better reach.

Do emojis count as characters on Instagram?

Yes. Most emojis count as 2 characters towards your caption limit because they use multi-byte Unicode encoding.

How many characters show before 'more' on Instagram?

Instagram shows approximately 125 characters of a caption before truncating it with a 'more' link. This is why your opening line matters most.

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