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# TikTok Character Counter

Count the number of characters in your TikTok captions.

A [**Free Social Media Tool **](https://www.postpone.app/tools) from [Postpone](https://www.postpone.app/)

**Caption**

- ****2,200**** characters remaining
- ****0**** total characters

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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### **How many characters can a TikTok caption have?**

TikTok captions can contain up to **2,200 characters**. This limit applies to all users and all types of TikTok videos.

### **How do URLs count towards the character limit on TikTok?**

URLs in TikTok captions count as their full length. However, note that TikTok generally doesn't make URLs clickable in captions except for specific approved links or commerce URLs for eligible accounts.

### **Do mentions count towards the limit on TikTok?**

Yes, mentions count towards your character limit. Each character in a mention (including the @ symbol) counts as one character. For example, "@username" would count as 9 characters.

### **What counts as one character in a TikTok caption?**

The following elements each count as one character:

- Letters, numbers, and special characters
- Spaces
- Punctuation marks
- Emoji
- The @ symbol in mentions
- Hashtags (including the # symbol)

### **Do hashtags count towards the character limit on TikTok?**

Yes, hashtags count towards the 2,200-character limit. Each character in a hashtag (including the # symbol) counts as one character. It's recommended to use a mix of popular and niche hashtags while staying within the character limit.

### **What happens if I exceed the character limit on TikTok?**

TikTok won't allow you to post a caption that exceeds 2,200 characters. This free character counter tool from Postpone helps you check your character count to ensure your captions stay within TikTok's limits.