TikTok caption (before “more”)
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TikTok caption (before “more”) length checker (90 characters)
TikTok doesn’t publish where the feed cuts a caption. Truncly assumes about 90 characters on a phone before “more”, which is an estimate, not an official number.
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The TikTok caption (before “more”) limit at a glance
- Limit
- 90 characters
- How it’s counted
- Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
- When it’s too long
- Cut on screen with “…”
- Where the number comes from
- Truncly model
- Source
- TikTok caption limit
- Last reviewed
How to write for it
- Put the words people must see, and any “#ad” label, first.
Where you’ll see the TikTok caption (before “more”)
TikTok overlays the caption on the bottom of the video, above the sound name, and shows only the first line or two before “more”.
Before and after
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Common mistakes
- Putting hashtags or the paid-partnership label at the end, where they’re hidden.
FAQ
TikTok caption (before “more”): questions
What is the TikTok caption (before “more”) limit?
90 characters. TikTok doesn’t publish where the feed cuts a caption. Truncly assumes about 90 characters on a phone before “more”, which is an estimate, not an official number.
Does TikTok publish where captions are cut?
No. We haven’t found an official number, so this screen is our estimate. Put the words that matter, and any paid-partnership label, first.
What happens if my caption preview is too long?
TikTok still shows it, but cuts it with “…”, and anything past the cut is invisible to most people.
Do spaces and emoji count?
Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.