TikTok · verified 15 September 2026
TikTok caption character limit & 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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Ideal: ≤ 150 — keep the hook visible
TikTok character limit — the key facts
- Up to 2,200 characters for a video caption posted through an app, the limit in TikTok's own API.
- Photo posts are different: a title of up to 90 characters and a description of up to 4,000.
- Only the first line or so shows over the video before “…more,” so put the hook first.
- Three to five relevant hashtags is typical.
| Metric | TikTok |
|---|---|
| Character limit | 2,200 |
| Visible before “more” | ~1 line over the video |
| Ideal length | ≤ 150 — keep the hook visible |
| Hashtags | 3–5 |
TikTok character limit FAQs
How long can a TikTok caption be?
A video caption posted through an app is limited to 2,200 characters by TikTok's API, and only the first line shows over the video before “…more.” Photo posts allow a description of up to 4,000 characters. You will often see 4,000 quoted for video captions typed in the TikTok app itself; TikTok's help pages don't state it, so if you post through any outside app, write to 2,200. Lead with your hook and keywords either way.
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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