TikTok Bio Character Limit

The short answer

TikTok allows up to 80 characters in the bio. Most guides give 80 characters, but some 2026 sources report 160. Check the counter in your own Edit profile screen, which shows the limit for your account.

What counts toward the limit

Letters, numbers, spaces and emojis count.

How much people actually see

The bio sits under your follower counts on your profile and is short on purpose.

Tips for fitting your bio

• Say what you post and who it is for in one line, for example "Budget travel tips for students".
• Use the link field for your site instead of putting it in the text.
• Stay under 80 for now so it fits whichever limit your account has.

How this compares with other limits

Platform	Field	Limit
Instagram	Bio	150
TikTok	Bio	80
X (Twitter)	Bio	160
Threads	Bio	150

Limits come from platform help pages and published guides, and platforms change them. Where it matters, confirm in the app. See every limit on the character limits hub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the TikTok bio limit?

Most guides say 80 characters. Some report 160. Your Edit profile screen shows the live figure.

Can I add line breaks?

Yes, but each break uses a character from the limit.

Where can I check my text length for every platform at once?

Use the social media character counter, which shows the limit for each platform side by side.