Quickly count how many hashtags are in your text. Ensure you stay within the Instagram 30-tag limit and optimize your reach across TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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In the world of social media marketing, hashtags are the bridges that connect your content to new audiences. However, every platform has its own set of rules. Our Hashtag Counter is designed to help creators, influencers, and social media managers stay organized. Whether you are drafting a caption for a Reel or a TikTok, knowing exactly how many hashtags you are using is crucial for avoiding platform penalties.
Instagram famously enforces a strict 30-hashtag limit. If you accidentally include 31, Instagram will often strip your entire caption, leaving your post blank and without any searchable tags. By using this tool alongside our Instagram Reel Caption Formatter, you can ensure your posts look professional and function perfectly.
Furthermore, using too many irrelevant tags can lead to "shadowbanning" or reduced reach. This tool allows you to see a clean list of every tag you've included, making it easier to prune the low-performing ones using a hashtag sorter.
Don't forget to check your bio length as well! Use our Instagram Bio Character Counter to make sure your profile is just as optimized as your posts.
If you exceed the 30-hashtag limit, Instagram will typically post your photo or video but will completely remove your caption. This means your followers won't see your text, and your post won't appear in any hashtag search results.
Yes! While the 30-tag warning is specific to Instagram, the counter works for any text. It's great for TikTok (where captions are now 4,000 characters) and Twitter (where character count is limited) to ensure your tags aren't taking up too much space.
Our tool uses a robust regex that identifies standard alphanumeric hashtags as well as those containing underscores and international characters. It correctly stops at spaces or punctuation marks, just like social media platforms do.