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App Store promotional text length checker (170 characters)

Promotional text can be up to 170 characters and can change without a new app version.

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App Store promotional text

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125 / 170 charactersOfficial limit

The App Store promotional text limit at a glance

Limit
170 characters
How it’s counted
Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
When it’s too long
App Store Connect won’t accept more than 170 characters.
Where the number comes from
Official limit
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How to write for it

  • Use it for seasonal offers and launches.

Where you’ll see the App Store promotional text

Promotional text appears at the top of the description on your product page. It isn’t used for search, but you can update it any time without a review.

Before and after

Before

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After

New year, new habits: Habitly Premium is 50% off until January 31. Unlimited habits, detailed stats, widgets and iCloud sync.

Common mistakes

  • Putting keywords here; promotional text doesn’t affect search.

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FAQ

App Store promotional text: questions

What is the App Store promotional text limit?

170 characters. Promotional text can be up to 170 characters and can change without a new app version.

Is App Store promotional text indexed for search?

No. It’s for news and offers. Use the name, subtitle and keyword field for search terms.

What happens if my promotional text is too long?

App Store Connect won’t accept more than 170 characters. Shorten it before you publish.

Do spaces and emoji count?

Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.