Hashtag Counter

Paste text and see how many hashtags it contains — Instagram allows up to 30 per post.

How to use

  1. Paste your caption or text with hashtags.
  2. The count of hashtags appears instantly.
  3. Instagram allows up to 30 per post; Twitter/X recommends 1-2 for engagement.

About this tool

Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags per post and up to 10 per Story. Using more than 30 prevents the caption from being posted. This tool counts the hashtags in your text so you can stay within the limit.

The counter detects anything starting with # followed by at least one alphanumeric character. It counts unique hashtags and shows the total, so you can spot duplicates.

Research on Instagram engagement suggests that 5-10 well-chosen hashtags perform better than 30 generic ones. But the limit matters most when you are at risk of exceeding it.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a hashtag?

Any # followed by at least one letter or number. #hello counts, # alone does not.

Does Instagram count emoji hashtags?

Yes — #🎉 counts as a hashtag.

Should I use all 30?

Not necessarily. 5-10 targeted hashtags often outperform 30 generic ones. Quality over quantity.

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