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Bluesky bio character limit
A Bluesky bio (profile description) can be up to 256 characters, and a display name up to 64.
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Check the same text against X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google and SMS at once, with your own limit set to this one.
Open the character counterBluesky bio: the numbers
| Maximum | 256 characters |
|---|---|
| Display name | 64 |
| How it counts | Characters as you see them: an emoji or an accented letter is 1. Spaces and line breaks count. |
| English words that fit | 39–46 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Counted as characters you see: emoji and accented letters count one.
Best length vs the maximum
- Mention your interests in words people search for.
- A custom domain as your handle is set separately and does not use bio characters.
Questions and answers
How long can a Bluesky bio be?
256 characters.
How long can a Bluesky display name be?
64 characters.