TikTok Character Counter
Count characters for TikTok captions, bios, display names, and comments in real time. Emoji-aware, live limit warnings, no signup.
TikTok character limits at a glance
Every TikTok input has a different cap. Hit the limit and the platform either truncates or rejects your text. The numbers below are the live 2026 limits, separate from optimal length for engagement.
| Field | Max characters | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caption | 2,200 | Includes hashtags, @mentions, emoji |
| Bio | 80 | Line breaks count as one character |
| Display name | 30 | Separate from your @username (24 char) |
| @username | 24 | Letters, numbers, underscores, periods |
| Comment | 150 | Per top-level comment or reply |
| DM | 6,000 | Per direct message |
What is the TikTok caption character limit?
TikTok captions allow up to 2,200 characters. This limit was raised from 300 in 2022, then 4,000 briefly during testing, and is currently fixed at 2,200 as of 2026. Captions include emoji, hashtags, and @mentions in the count.
What is the TikTok bio character limit?
TikTok bios are capped at 80 characters. Emoji count as one or two characters depending on type. Line breaks count as one character.
What is the TikTok display name character limit?
Your TikTok display name (the larger name shown on your profile, separate from your @username) is limited to 30 characters.
What is the TikTok comment character limit?
TikTok comments are limited to 150 characters per comment. This applies to top-level comments and replies equally.
Do hashtags count toward the TikTok caption character limit?
Yes. Hashtags, @mentions, and emoji all count toward the 2,200-character caption limit. The # symbol counts as one character, and each character after counts individually. Plan hashtag use accordingly.
Does the optimal TikTok caption length match the maximum?
No. The maximum is 2,200 characters but the highest-performing TikTok captions tend to be 150–300 characters. Longer captions have lower read-through rates. Use the full 2,200 only when SEO keyword coverage or detailed context genuinely demands it.
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