TikTok Caption Counter
Count TikTok caption characters, hashtags and mentions as you type and preview the first part viewers see before tapping "more".
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0Hashtags
0Mentions
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Caption preview (approximate)
Captions longer than about 100 characters are shortened with "more". Tap "more" in the preview to expand.
How to use the TikTok Caption Counter
- Type or paste your caption.
- Watch characters, hashtags, mentions and words.
- Check the preview.
- Copy the caption.
Features and benefits
- Counts characters against the widely reported 4,000-character limit.
- Counts hashtags, @mentions and words.
- Notes when a caption is too long to reuse as an Instagram caption.
- Warns when a caption has more than 10 hashtags.
- A preview that shortens captions over about 100 characters.
Examples
A series caption
- Input
- Day 1 of 30 #fyp #cooking @chef
- Result
- 31 characters, 2 hashtags, 1 mention.
A long story caption
- Input
- A 2,600-character caption
- Result
- Fits TikTok's widely reported 4,000 limit, with a note that it is too long to reuse as an Instagram caption (2,200).
Limits and restrictions
- TikTok does not publish its caption limit on a page we could verify. 4,000 characters is the limit widely reported since 2023; some older guides still say 2,200.
- Hashtags and mentions count toward the length.
- The preview is approximate and depends on the device.
Tips and best practices
- Front-load the caption: the first line shows before "more".
- Use a few hashtags that describe the video.
- Mention collaborators so they get notified.
- Check the Instagram Caption Counter before cross-posting.
Frequently asked questions
How many hashtags should I use on TikTok?
TikTok does not publish a hashtag limit. A few relevant tags are usually clearer than many.
Do emoji count as one character?
Here, yes. TikTok may count some emoji as more than one.
Is my caption saved?
No. Everything stays in your browser.
What is the TikTok caption limit?
About 4,000 characters is widely reported. We could not verify it on an official TikTok page, so check the app.
Why does the preview show "more"?
Captions longer than about 100 characters are shortened in the preview, as many apps do.
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- Hashtag Counter & CleanerCount hashtags, remove duplicates and fix broken tags in one click.
- YouTube Title CheckerCheck title length against the 100-character limit and preview it.
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