TikTok · verified 22 July 2026

TikTok character counter

Paste your text and see it counted live against TikTok’s 2,200-character limit — and the length that actually performs. No sign-up.

Quick answer TikTok allows 2,200 characters per post. For engagement, the ideal length is ≤ 150 — keep the hook visible. Paste your text into the live counter below to check it.

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TikTok 0 / 2,200
Ideal: ≤ 150 — keep the hook visible

TikTok character limit — the key facts

  • Up to 2,200 characters per caption.
  • Only the first line or so shows over the video before “…more,” so put the hook first.
  • Three to five relevant hashtags is typical.
MetricTikTok
Character limit2,200
Visible before “more”~1 line over the video
Ideal length≤ 150 — keep the hook visible
Hashtags3–5

TikTok character limit FAQs

How long can a TikTok caption be?
TikTok allows up to 2,200 characters per caption, but only the first line shows over the video before “…more.” Lead with your hook and keywords.

What is the ideal TikTok caption length?
Short and hook-first — aim to get the point across in roughly the first 150 characters, since that is what viewers see and what search indexes.

How many hashtags should I use on TikTok?
Three to five relevant hashtags is a good starting point — a mix of broad and specific.
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