TikTok Character Counter

Count characters for your TikTok captions in real-time. Check against the 2,200 character limit and optimize your video descriptions.

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TikTok Character Limits

Content Type	Limit
Video Caption Caption for TikTok videos	2,200
Bio Profile biography	80
Username Your @handle	24
Name Display name	30
Comment Comments on videos	150
Video Reply Reply to comments	150
Direct Message Private messages	500

Tips for TikTok

1Shorter captions (under 150 characters) often perform better on TikTok.
2Hashtags are crucial for discovery - use 3-5 relevant ones.
3Include #fyp or #foryoupage to potentially reach the For You feed.
4Front-load important keywords for search optimization.
5Add a call-to-action like "Follow for more" or "Save this!"
6Use trending sounds and hashtags when relevant to your content.
7Captions can complement the video - don't repeat what's obvious.
8Emojis help break up text and add personality.

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TikTok Captions: Less Is Usually More

TikTok bumped the caption limit from 300 to 2,200 characters. Cool, I guess? But here's the thing - nobody goes to TikTok to read. The video is the content. Captions are just there to help with discovery and add a bit of context.

Most viral TikToks have captions under 150 characters. Some have nothing but hashtags. The sweet spot seems to be a quick hook + relevant hashtags. Don't overthink it.

What Actually Works

Short. Seriously short. Let your video do the heavy lifting.
Hashtags matter for getting on the FYP. 3-5 relevant ones, not 30 random ones.
Put searchable keywords if you want to show up when people look for specific topics.
Questions in captions drive comments. "What would you do?" type stuff.
For accessibility, add context about what's happening if the audio matters.