Pinterest Character Limit Checker and Pin SEO Scorer
Check character limits, get a real-time SEO score across 8 ranking factors, and preview exactly how your pin will look in the feed before you publish.
Pin titles allow up to 100 characters (first 40 to 50 visible in feed). Pin descriptions allow up to 500 characters. Board names allow up to 50 characters. Board descriptions allow up to 500 characters. Alt text allows up to 500 characters. Profile names allow up to 65 characters. Profile bios allow up to 500 characters (first 160 visible).
All Pinterest Character Limits
Complete reference of every Pinterest character limit, current as of 2026 per Pinterest's official product specs.
| Field | Max | Visible in Feed | Best Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Title | 100 | First 40 to 50 | Front-load keyword and benefit in first 50 |
| Pin Description | 500 | First 50 to 60 | 2 to 3 sentences with keyword, value, CTA |
| Board Name | 50 | Full | Clear, keyword-rich, descriptive |
| Board Description | 500 | Not shown | Include keywords for Pinterest search |
| Alt Text | 500 | Not shown | Describe image clearly with keywords |
| Profile Name | 65 | Full | Brand name plus keyword |
| Profile Bio | 500 | First ~160 | What you offer with keywords |
The 8-point score checks factors Pinterest's own editor does not evaluate: keyword placement in the first 40 characters, number inclusion (increases CTR), sentence structure, CTA presence, alt text and board name completion, and keyword density. A score of 6 or higher means your pin is well-optimized. For the full writing strategy, read how to write titles and descriptions that rank on Pinterest.
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Pinterest character limits are: pin titles up to 100 characters (first 40 to 50 visible in feed), pin descriptions up to 500 characters, board names up to 50 characters, board descriptions up to 500 characters, alt text up to 500 characters, profile names up to 65 characters, and profile bios up to 500 characters (first 160 visible).
Pinterest allows up to 100 characters. Only the first 40 to 50 are visible in the feed. Front-load your keyword and benefit within those first 50 characters.
Up to 500 characters. Two to three sentences with your primary keyword, value explanation, and a call to action perform best.
Only the first 40 to 50 characters of a pin title are visible before truncation. The full title shows when a user expands the pin.
Yes. Every character including spaces, punctuation, and special characters counts toward the limit.
It evaluates 8 factors Pinterest does not check: keyword placement in first 40 characters, number in title, title length, sentence count, CTA presence, alt text, board name, and keyword stuffing. Score 6 or higher means well-optimized.