# Instagram hashtag limit: 30 hashtags

> Instagram hashtag limit is 30 hashtags. A post with more than 30 fails to publish; Instagram's own guidance is 3–5 relevant tags.

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

Instagram hashtag limit is **30 hashtags**. A post with more than 30 fails to publish; Instagram's own guidance is 3–5 relevant tags.

| What | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Per post | 30 |
| Recommended | 3–5 |
| Per Story | 10 |

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

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