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Reddit post title character limit
A Reddit post title can be up to 300 characters. The post body can be much longer, up to 40,000 characters.
Reddit post title character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 300 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
Reddit post title facts
- Titles cannot be edited after posting, only the body text can.
- Many subreddits have their own rules for title format, such as tags in brackets.
Tips
Writing a better Reddit post title
- Check the subreddit rules before posting. A wrong title format is a common reason posts get removed.
- Clear, specific titles get more clicks than vague or clickbait ones on Reddit.
FAQ
Reddit post title: common questions
What is the Reddit post title character limit?+
A Reddit post title can be up to 300 characters. The post body can be much longer, up to 40,000 characters.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the Reddit post title limit?+
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, line breaks and emojis all count. The counter on this page counts each emoji as one character.
What happens if a Reddit post title is over 300 characters?+
Reddit will not accept more than 300 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the Reddit editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.