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Instagram Hashtag Counter
Paste your caption and see how many hashtags it uses, which ones repeat, and how close you are to the limit. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Free, no sign-up, runs in your browser. Updated 2026-11-11.
What the counter checks
It finds every word that starts with # in your caption and counts them. It flags repeats, counts @mentions, and shows the total characters. Hashtag search is not case sensitive, so #Travel and #travel are treated as the same tag here.
Which limit to use
Older guides and some help pages give 30 hashtags per post. Reports from late 2025 describe a lower cap of 5. The sources disagree, so pick the number your app shows, and check Instagram's Help Center before you rely on either figure.
Captions and comments
Some guides say hashtags in the caption and in the first comment share one limit. If you use a comment, paste it into the box too to see the combined count.
Hashtags also use caption space
Every tag takes characters from the caption limit. Check the total with the Instagram caption limit page, or use the social media character counter for every platform at once.
How to use this instagram hashtag counter
- Paste your full caption, including hashtags.
- Choose the limit you want to check against.
- Read the count, repeats and mentions.
- Trim or replace hashtags until you are under the limit.
Frequently asked questions
Does it check whether a hashtag is banned?
No. It only counts. Restricted or banned hashtags need checking in the app or with Instagram directly.
Is my caption saved or sent anywhere?
No. The text stays in your browser and is never uploaded.
Can I count the first comment too?
Yes. Paste the comment into the box as well to see the combined total.