Hashtag Cleaner & Counter
Paste a messy list of hashtags. Get a clean, de-duplicated set and see how it fits each platform.
Short answer: This tool cleans a messy hashtag list (removes duplicates, punctuation and spaces) and checks the count per platform. YouTube ignores every hashtag on a video with more than 60, and TikTok and X set no fixed cap. Instagram's limit was 30 and press reports say it fell to 5 in December 2025; we could not confirm that on an Instagram help page, so check the app.
Last reviewed . Platform limits can change; check the platform if a number matters to you.
Separate with spaces, or use commas and new lines to turn phrases into tags (small business tips → #smallBusinessTips).
Clean result · 0
Your clean hashtags appear here.
- Instagram0 / 30—
- TikTok0—
- YouTube0 / 60—
- Threads0 / 1—
- X0—
Hashtag limits by platform
| Platform | Limit | Suggested |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | About 5 | |
| TikTok | No fixed cap | About 5 |
| YouTube | 60 | About 3 |
| Threads | 1 | About 1 |
| X | No fixed cap | About 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?
Instagram has allowed up to 30 hashtags on a post. Press reports say Instagram began limiting posts and Reels to 5 in December 2025; we could not confirm that on an Instagram help page, so check the app before relying on 30. A practical target is about 5.
How many hashtags should I use on TikTok?
TikTok has no fixed hashtag cap, but hashtags count toward the caption length. A practical target is about 5.
How many hashtags should I use on YouTube?
YouTube Help: if a video has more than 60 hashtags, YouTube ignores every hashtag on it, and up to three show above the title. A practical target is about 3.
How many hashtags should I use on Threads?
Threads attaches one topic tag to a post. A practical target is about 1.
How many hashtags should I use on X?
X has no fixed cap; one or two hashtags is the common guidance. A practical target is about 2.
What makes a hashtag valid?
Letters, numbers and underscores only. Spaces and punctuation break a hashtag, and a tag made only of numbers is not treated as a hashtag. This tool removes them and joins phrases in camelCase for readability. Nothing you type leaves your browser.