# Instagram caption character limit: 2,200 characters

> Instagram caption character limit is 2,200 characters. The feed truncates after about 125 characters with "more"; hashtags count toward the limit.

Canonical: https://scheduleforyou.com/specs/instagram/caption-character-limit
Last updated: 2026-11-01

Instagram caption character limit is **2,200 characters**. The feed truncates after about 125 characters with "more"; hashtags count toward the limit.

| What | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Caption | 2,200 characters |
| Shown before "more" | ~125 characters |
| Hashtags | Up to 30; Instagram recommends 3–5 |
| Mentions | Up to 20 per caption |

Verified 2026-11-01 against Instagram's help pages and the limits Schedule For You enforces.

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