What is the Facebook post character limit?

63,206 characters. Facebook does not state it in its Help Center, but it is widely documented, and long posts fold behind "See more".

What is the Facebook comment character limit?

8,000 characters, the widely documented figure. Facebook's Help Center does not state it.

How many characters show before "See more" on Facebook?

Facebook does not publish a number. It depends on the screen and your line breaks, so put the point first.

What is the Facebook bio character limit?

The profile intro takes 101 characters, the widely documented figure. Facebook's Help Center does not state it.

How long can a Facebook username be?

Facebook states a minimum of 5 characters, using letters, numbers and periods. It publishes no maximum.

How many links can I post on a Facebook Page?

On Pages with the link limit, links in 2 organic posts or comments a month. Meta One Advanced, Expert and Max plans raise that to 8, 20 or unlimited.

Do hashtags count toward the Facebook character limit?

Yes. Hashtags are part of the post text. Facebook sets no hashtag limit.

Why can't I add a background to my Facebook post?

Backgrounds only work on text posts. Once you add a photo, video or link, the background option goes away.

Does OmniSocials check Facebook's limits?

Yes. It checks posts against 63,206 characters and first comments against 8,000 before they are scheduled.

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Facebook folds long posts behind "See more"; it publishes no exact cut.

The short answer

Posts: 63,206 characters. Comments: 8,000.

A Facebook post can hold 63,206 characters and a comment 8,000. Facebook's Help Center does not state either number, but both are widely documented, and OmniSocials checks against them before you schedule. Long posts fold behind "See more", so lead with the point.

Facebook does state a few rules: a username needs at least 5 characters (letters, numbers and periods), and a colored background only works on a text post with no photo, video or link. Some Pages can also put links in only 2 organic posts or comments a month.

Post: 63,206; Widely documented
Comment: 8,000; Widely documented
Username: 5+; Letters, numbers and periods

Every limit

Every Facebook text limit in one table. With where each number comes from.

Facebook character and count limits for posts, comments, usernames, profile intros, links and hashtags, October 2026
Field	Limit	Source
Post	63,206 characters	Widely documented; not in the Help Center
Comment	8,000 characters	Widely documented; not in the Help Center
Text shown before "See more"	Not published	Varies by screen and line breaks
Username	At least 5 characters	Facebook Help Center: letters, numbers and periods
Profile intro (bio)	101 characters	Widely documented; not in the Help Center
Page name	Not published	No number stated by Facebook
Hashtags	No limit published	One word, no spaces; numbers allowed
Posts or comments with links	2 a month on some Pages	Facebook Help Center; Meta One plans raise it
Background color	Text posts only	Not with a photo, video or link

Checked on October 17, 2026. Facebook's Help Center states few text limits; where it states none, the table says so.

What changed

What changed for Facebook text. Links now have a budget.

2026
Monthly link limits for some Pages
Facebook can limit a Page to links in 2 organic posts or comments a month. Extra links in a thread you already linked in, links to Meta apps and links in ads do not count. Source

Tips

Write posts that get read. The fold decides.

Lead with the point
Long posts fold behind "See more". Put the reason to read in the first line or two.
Use short paragraphs
Line breaks make a long post easier to read. The counter's copy button keeps blank lines.
Count your links
If your Page has the link limit, each month allows 2 posts or comments with links. Add more links in the comments of a post you already linked in.
Use backgrounds for short text
A colored background works only on a text post with no photo, video or link.
Keep hashtags few and clear
Facebook sets no limit, but a hashtag must be one word without spaces or punctuation.
Write your Page's username early
It needs at least 5 characters, using letters, numbers and periods. Facebook treats periods and capitals as the same username.

Composer

Write once, and OmniSocials counts it against every network's limit.

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Sources

How we built this guide. Checked on October 17, 2026.

Facebook's Help Center states few text limits. The page takes the rules it does state from the Help Center, read on October 17, 2026, and labels the widely documented numbers (posts, comments, profile intro) as such. The post and comment limits match what OmniSocials checks before it schedules.

Facebook Help Center: Username rules on FacebookRead Oct 2026
Facebook Help Center: About links in organic Facebook Page posts and commentsRead Oct 2026
Facebook Help Center: Add a background to your text post on FacebookRead Oct 2026
Facebook Help Center: How do I use hashtags on Facebook?Read Oct 2026
Meta for Developers: Reels publishingRead Oct 2026The reel description supports hashtags.

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