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Instagram bio character limit
An Instagram bio can be up to 150 characters, including spaces, emoji and line breaks. Your name and link go in their own fields, so the bio is free for what you do and why people should follow.
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| Maximum | 150 characters |
|---|---|
| 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 | 23–27 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Spaces, line breaks, emoji and punctuation each count as one.
- @mentions and #hashtags in the bio count as typed and are clickable.
Best length vs the maximum
- Lead with what you do or post, in plain words.
- Use line breaks to make two or three short lines; they count as one character each.
- End with what you want people to do: “New recipes every Sunday ↓”.
Questions and answers
How long can an Instagram bio be?
150 characters.
Do line breaks count in an Instagram bio?
Yes, each one counts as a character.
How long can an Instagram username be?
30 characters, and the name field also 30. See Instagram username.