TikTok · verified 15 September 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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Ideal: ≤ 150 — keep the hook visible

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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.
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?
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. 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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