Count every character.
Optimize every caption.
Precision-engineered character counting for TikTok bios, captions, and comments. Live hashtag tracking, mention counting, and one-click formatting — all in your browser.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR TIKTOK CAPTION
Select Your Mode
Choose Bio (80 chars), Caption (4,000 chars), or Comment (150 chars) mode.
Type or Paste Your Text
Write your drafted TikTok text directly or paste it from another source.
Monitor & Optimize
Track live hashtag/mention counts and copy formatted text with one click.
What Is TokCounteR? The Ultimate TikTok Character Counter
Everything you need to know about the free TikTok character counter that thousands of creators rely on every day.
Your Essential TikTok Text Companion
TokCounteR is a free, browser-based character counting and text optimization tool designed specifically and exclusively for TikTok content creators, social media managers, digital marketers, and anyone who posts content on the TikTok platform. Whether you're carefully crafting the perfect 80-character bio to attract new followers, writing a comprehensive 4,000-character caption packed with strategic hashtags and SEO keywords for your latest video, or drafting a quick, punchy 150-character comment to engage with your community, TokCounteR gives you real-time, instant, and precise feedback on your character count so you never exceed TikTok's strict text limits.
Unlike generic character counters that treat all text the same way regardless of the platform, TokCounteR is purpose-built and fine-tuned specifically for TikTok. It comes pre-configured with TikTok's exact character limits for every text element on the platform, tracks your hashtags and mentions separately with intelligent pattern recognition, provides visual warnings when you're approaching or exceeding limits, and even saves your drafts automatically so you never lose your work.
What Makes TokCounteR Different?
- 100% Client-Side Architecture: Your text never leaves your browser. Everything happens locally on your device, so your creative ideas and content plans remain completely private.
- TikTok-Specific Character Limits: Pre-configured with TikTok's exact limits — 80 for bios, 4,000 for captions, 150 for comments. Select a mode and start typing.
- Smart Hashtag & Mention Tracking: Automatically detects and counts #hashtags and @mentions so you can plan your tagging strategy without manual counting.
- Auto-Save Drafts: Each mode keeps its own draft. Close your browser and pick up right where you left off.
- 5-Language Support + Dark Mode: English, Spanish, French, German, and Hindi, plus a comfortable dark theme.
- No Signup, No Paywall: Genuinely free with no hidden restrictions.
Complete TikTok Character Limits (2026)
Every TikTok character limit in one place. Updated for 2026.
| TikTok Element | Character Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bio / Profile Description | 80 characters | Includes spaces, emojis, and symbols |
| Video Caption / Description | 4,000 characters | Expanded from 2,200 in recent update |
| Comments | 150 characters | Applies to all comments and replies |
| Username (@handle) | 2–24 characters | Letters, numbers, underscores, periods only |
| Display Name | 30 characters | Allows spaces, emojis, and special chars |
| Direct Messages | 1,000 characters | Per message in DM conversations |
| Hashtag Length | No fixed limit | Counts toward caption's 4,000 chars |
Why Thousands of Creators Choose TokCounteR
Instant Real-Time Counting
Counts update instantly as you type with zero lag.
100% Private & Secure
Your text never leaves your device.
Free Forever
No premium tiers, no usage caps.
Works on Every Device
Fully responsive on desktop, tablet, and phone.
5 Languages
EN, ES, FR, DE, HI with remembered preference.
Auto-Save Drafts
Each mode saves its own draft automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TikTok character limits and caption optimization.