What is the YouTube Shorts caption character limit?

It varies by network: TikTok and Instagram allow up to 2200 characters, Pinterest around 500, and YouTube Shorts titles are much shorter. This counter shows the real limit for the platform you pick.

How long should my caption actually be?

Well under the cap. The hook needs to land before the more fold, so the counter also flags an ideal length, the engagement sweet spot, not just the hard maximum.

Do emojis and line breaks count as characters?

Yes. The counter counts every character, including emojis, spaces and line breaks, so what you see matches what the platform will count.

Why does my caption get cut off?

Platforms truncate after the first line or two in the feed, then show a more link. Front-load your hook and keywords so the important part is always visible.

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