Free tool · for creators

Instagram caption checker

Instagram shows about 125 characters before it hides the rest behind “… more”, and most captions fail right there. Paste yours to see it the way a scrolling stranger does — plus hashtags, links, your call to action and, for paid posts, whether the #ad label is where ASCI wants it.

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Paid, gifted or barter post

Instagram now counts 5 hashtags per post (down from 30 in December 2025), and the feed shows about 125 characters before “… more”. Platform numbers change — if Instagram does something different today, Instagram is right.

Scoring adapted from instagram-agent-skill by Jake Schincariol (MIT), extended for Hinglish and Hindi. Runs in your browser — nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Questions

How many hashtags can I use on Instagram now?

Five. Instagram cut the limit from 30 to 5 per post or Reel in December 2025 and recommends fewer, more specific tags. Generic ones like #viral or #explore describe nothing — spend the five on your topic and your city.

How much of my caption shows in the feed?

About 125 characters, depending on the phone and font. Everything after that is behind a tap, so the first line has to carry the hook — not a greeting, a hashtag or a mention.

Do I have to label paid posts in India?

Yes. ASCI's guidelines say paid, gifted or barter content must be clearly labelled — #ad, #collab, #sponsored or Instagram's own Paid partnership label — and the label must be up front, not buried below “… more” or in a wall of hashtags.

Are links in captions clickable?

No. A link in the caption can't be tapped. Put it in your bio, a story link sticker, or send it by DM — Auto-DM tools can send it to everyone who comments a keyword.