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WhatsApp About character limit
The WhatsApp About line can be up to 139 characters. It shows on your profile and in contact info.
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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 counterWhatsApp About: the numbers
| Maximum | 139 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 | 21–25 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Every character counts, including emoji.
Best length vs the maximum
- For a business, say when you reply: “Replies within the hour, 9 to 6”.
- Keep it current; old statuses like “On holiday” confuse people.
Questions and answers
How long can the WhatsApp About be?
139 characters.