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300+ funny, cute, aesthetic, and clever captions for every type of post. Tap to copy any caption you like.
Pro Tip
The first line is most important—it shows in the feed preview. Hook readers with something interesting before they tap "more".
Start with something attention-grabbing. Questions, bold statements, or curiosity work well.
Questions encourage comments. End with "What do you think?" or "Have you tried this?"
Break up long captions for readability. Nobody wants to read a wall of text.
Be authentic. Your voice is what makes followers connect with you.
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Check your followersInstagram allows up to 2,200 characters, but optimal length depends on your goal. Short captions (under 125 characters) work for aesthetic posts. Medium (125-300) is good for engagement. Long captions (300+) are great for storytelling and educational content.
Yes! Good captions increase engagement by encouraging comments, saves, and shares. Ask questions, use calls-to-action, and share valuable content. The algorithm also considers caption text for search and recommendations.
You can put hashtags in your caption or as the first comment—both work. Keep them relevant (3-15 is ideal). Too many looks spammy. Many creators put hashtags in a comment to keep captions clean.
Tips: 1) Start with a hook (first line matters most), 2) Tell a story or share value, 3) Show personality, 4) End with a question or call-to-action, 5) Use line breaks for readability, 6) Add relevant emojis sparingly.
Yes! Tap the three dots on your post → Edit → Make changes → Save. There's no limit on how many times you can edit. However, note that edited captions show 'Edited' on some platforms when embedded.
Viral captions are usually: relatable, funny, controversial (but not offensive), or incredibly valuable. They spark emotion and make people want to share. Being timely with trends helps too.