Medium Character Limit (2026)
Quick Answer
Medium has no strict character limit, but the ideal post is 1,600 words (7-minute read). Posts under 400 words are not recommended. Medium titles should be under 100 characters for full display.
All Medium Character Limits
| Content | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Ideal post length | 1,600 words (7 min read) |
| Minimum recommended | 400 words |
| Title | Under 100 characters |
| Subtitle | Under 140 characters |
| Bio | 160 characters |
| Tags | 5 maximum |
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What is the Medium character limit?
The Medium character limit is No hard limit for standard posts. See the table above for limits on other content types like bios, usernames, and titles.
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