TikTok Character Counter
Type or paste and the count updates as you go. The big number tracks the 4,000-character caption limit; the bars underneath show the same text against every other TikTok field, so you can check a bio, a comment and a caption without switching tools.
Every TikTok limit
Characters are counted the way people see them: an emoji or an accented letter is one character, the same way TikTok counts.
TikTok character limits in 2026
TikTok captions allow 4,000 characters since 2022, bios 80, comments 150 and usernames 24. Only the first line of a caption shows in the feed; the rest sits behind "more".
How TikTok counts characters
TikTok counts characters roughly the way you see them: an emoji is one, an accented letter is one, a line break is one. This tool counts graphemes (user-perceived characters), which matches TikTok for everyday text. Some platforms' internals count emoji flags or skin tones as two, so if you are exactly at the limit, trim a few characters to be safe.
Writing to the TikTok limit
- TikTok captions are searchable, so the keyword goes in the first sentence. A question or a "part 1" framing pulls comments; the rest of the caption is for hashtags and credits.
- Use "Trim to limit" to cut at the boundary, then rewrite the ending rather than leaving a cut-off sentence.
- Hashtags and mentions count in full.
TikTok character limits (2026)
| Field | Limit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Caption | 4,000 | Only the first line shows without tapping |
| Bio | 80 | |
| Display name | 30 | |
| Username | 24 | |
| Comment | 150 | |
| Video title (LIVE) | 32 | |
| Text overlay | No published limit | No hard limit; keep to a few words per line |
Frequently asked questions
What is the TikTok caption character limit?
4,000 characters. Only the first line shows without tapping.
How long can a TikTok bio be?
80 characters.
How long can a TikTok display name be?
30 characters.
Do emoji count as one character?
Yes, on TikTok an emoji counts as one character in the caption.
Is this counter free?
Yes. It runs in your browser and nothing is stored.
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