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TikTok caption character limit
A TikTok caption can be up to 4,000 characters when you post in the app. Many scheduling tools that post through TikTok's API are limited to 2,200.
TikTok caption character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 4,000 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
TikTok caption facts
- Hashtags, @mentions and emojis all count toward the limit.
- TikTok raised the caption limit from 300 to 2,200 in 2022 and later to 4,000 in the app.
Tips
Writing a better TikTok caption
- If you schedule posts with a third-party tool, write to 2,200 characters to be safe.
- Captions are searchable, so use the words people would type to find your video.
FAQ
TikTok caption: common questions
What is the TikTok caption character limit?+
A TikTok caption can be up to 4,000 characters when you post in the app. Many scheduling tools that post through TikTok's API are limited to 2,200.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the TikTok caption 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 TikTok caption is over 4,000 characters?+
TikTok will not accept more than 4,000 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 TikTok 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.