How long can an Instagram bio be?

Count a bio

Bio

Use the example 150 characters 151 characters

Instagram's published bio limit

This limit is from the Instagram Help Center, Add a bio to your Instagram profile, as read on 3 November 2026. The page says you can write a bio of up to 150 characters, and that anyone can see it. A second page, What profile information anyone can see, lists the bio as public even when the account is private. Neither page prints a separate line limit. The example, Short videos from one product site., is 35 characters, including the spaces and the period.

Spaces count. One emoji can count as two on this page. A caption on a post is a different field. The character counter checks captions. A Reel's length is a different check in the Reel length checker. A TikTok nickname is 30 characters in the name character counter.

Questions about Instagram bios

How long can an Instagram bio be?

150 characters. Instagram says you can write a bio of up to 150 characters. 150 fits. 151 is over by 1.

Do spaces count in an Instagram bio?

Yes. This page counts spaces. Instagram's help page says the limit is 150 characters and does not say spaces are free.

Can people see an Instagram bio on a private account?

Yes. Instagram says anyone can see your bio. The help page on public profile information lists the bio as something that stays public.

Is an Instagram bio the same as a caption?

No. A bio is the text on the profile. A caption is the text on a post. This page only counts the bio.

Is this Instagram bio character counter free?

Yes. It runs in your browser. There is no account and no charge. The length does not predict followers.

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