Instagram Bio Character Counter
Instagram gives you 150 characters for your bio. Paste or type yours below to see how many you’ve used — emojis and line breaks included — and how many you have left.
0 / 150 characters · 150 left
Tips for a bio that fits 150 characters
- Lead with what you do and put your keyword first — Instagram search indexes your bio, so “Wedding Photographer • Austin” beats “living my best life”.
- Use line breaks to make it skimmable, but remember each break still counts toward the 150.
- End with a clear call to action pointing at your link — “New drop below ⬇️” out-taps a bare URL.
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FAQ
How many characters can an Instagram bio have?
An Instagram bio can be up to 150 characters, including spaces, emojis, and line breaks. Your name field is separate and is also searchable, so use it for keywords instead of repeating your handle.
Do emojis count as characters?
In this counter each emoji counts as one visible character. Instagram occasionally counts certain emojis as two, so if you are right at 150, leave a small buffer to be safe.
Do line breaks count toward the 150-character limit?
Yes. Every line break counts as one character. To add line breaks reliably, type your bio here, copy it, and paste it into the Instagram app.
Is this Instagram bio character counter free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up. Type or paste your bio and the count updates instantly, right in your browser.
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