Updated for 2026

Best Time to Post on Social Media in 2026

Data-driven guides for every major platform. Find the optimal days and hours to publish your content for maximum engagement.

Instagram

Best DayTuesday

Best Time9 AM – 11 AM

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TikTok

Best DayTuesday

Best Time9 AM – 10 AM

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Facebook

Best DayWednesday

Best Time9 AM – 11 AM

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LinkedIn

Best DayTuesday

Best Time8 AM – 11 AM

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YouTube

Best Time2 PM – 4 PM

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X (Twitter)

Best DayWednesday

Best Time9 AM – 11 AM

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Pinterest

Best Time8 PM – 10 PM

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Threads

Best DayTuesday

Best Time9 AM – 11 AM

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Bluesky

Best Time9 AM – 11 AM

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Social Media Image Sizes in 2026

Complete guide to image and video dimensions for every social platform.

YouTube

Recommended1280 × 720px

Aspect Ratio16:9

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Instagram

Recommended1080 × 1080px

Aspect Ratio1:1

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Facebook

Recommended820 × 312px

Aspect Ratio2.63:1

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LinkedIn

Recommended1584 × 396px

Aspect Ratio4:1

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TikTok

Recommended1080 × 1920px

Aspect Ratio9:16

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X (Twitter)

Recommended1500 × 500px

Aspect Ratio3:1

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Pinterest

Recommended1000 × 1500px

Aspect Ratio2:3

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Threads

Recommended1080 × 1080px

Aspect Ratio1:1

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Bluesky

Recommended2000 × 1125px

Aspect Ratio16:9

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Social Media Character Limits in 2026

Complete guide to character counts, post limits, and bio lengths for every social platform.

X (Twitter)

Post Limit280 chars

Bio Limit160 chars

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Instagram

Post Limit2,200 chars

Bio Limit150 chars

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TikTok

Post Limit4,000 chars

Bio Limit80 chars

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Facebook

Post Limit63,206 chars

Bio Limit101 chars

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LinkedIn

Post Limit3,000 chars

Bio Limit220 chars

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YouTube

Post Limit100 chars (title)

Bio Limit1,000 chars

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Pinterest

Post Limit100 chars (title)

Bio Limit160 chars

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Threads

Post Limit500 chars

Bio Limit150 chars

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Bluesky

Post Limit300 chars

Bio Limit256 chars

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Social Media Video Lengths in 2026

Complete guide to video duration limits, file sizes, and recommended lengths for every platform.

TikTok

Max Length10 min (60 min eligible)

Best Length21-34 seconds

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Instagram

Max Length15 min (Reels)

Best Length15-30 seconds

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YouTube

Max Length12 hours

Best Length8-15 minutes

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Facebook

Max Length240 min (feed)

Best Length15-30 seconds

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LinkedIn

Max Length15 minutes

Best Length30s-2 minutes

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X (Twitter)

Max Length2 min 20s (4h Premium)

Best Length15-45 seconds

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Pinterest

Max Length15 minutes

Best Length6-15 seconds

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Threads

Max Length5 minutes

Best Length15-60 seconds

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Bluesky

Max Length60 seconds

Best Length15-45 seconds

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Social Media Hashtag Limits in 2026

Complete guide to hashtag limits, best practices, and strategies for every social platform.

Instagram

Max Hashtags30 per post

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TikTok

Max HashtagsNo fixed limit

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YouTube

Max Hashtags60 per video

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X (Twitter)

Max HashtagsNo fixed limit

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LinkedIn

Max Hashtags30 per post

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Facebook

Max HashtagsNo fixed limit

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Pinterest

Max Hashtags20 per pin

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Threads

Max HashtagsNo fixed limit

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Bluesky

Max HashtagsNo fixed limit

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How Often to Post on Social Media in 2026

Data-driven posting frequency recommendations for every social media platform.

Instagram

Feed Posts3-5x / week

Short-Form2-4 Reels / week

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TikTok

Feed Posts3-5x / week

Short-Form3-5 videos / week

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Facebook

Feed Posts3-5x / week

Short-Form2-4 Reels / week

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LinkedIn

Feed Posts2-5x / week

Short-Form1-3 videos / week

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YouTube

Feed Posts1-2 videos / week

Short-Form3-5 Shorts / week

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X (Twitter)

Feed Posts1-3x / day

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Pinterest

Feed Posts5-15 pins / week

Short-Form1-5 video pins / week

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Threads

Feed Posts3-7x / week

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Bluesky

Feed Posts3-7x / week

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