When you see a witty caption on your friend’s Instagram post, do you go like, “Why didn’t I think of that earlier?” or “That totally blew my mind.”
Instagram captions say a lot about the photos you upload. You can use them to sound funny, inspiring, heart-touching, and more.
When the ‘She’s a 10’ joke took over Twitter, it soon started trending on Instagram too.
Here’s a cute picture of a baby with the caption: “She’s a 10 but completely obsessed with me… #mom.”
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Well, who wouldn’t be? We would be too.
There are over 23.6k posts on the hashtag #shesa10.
Instagram captions can help tell a story about your photos. They help with engagement and let you direct your followers to your Instagram bio link.
In this post, you will learn
– why you should use Instagram captions
– how to write the best Instagram captions
You will also find a detailed list of different types of Instagram captions — you can simply copy-paste the ones you like.
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Why Should You Use Captions for all Your Instagram Posts?
Remember when Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, posted selfies with fellow Friends cast members, and promptly broke the internet? “And now we’re Instagram FRIENDS too. HI INSTAGRAM 👋🏻”
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She set a Guinness world record for gathering one million followers in just five hours and 16 minutes. She didn’t hesitate to upload another post with another witty caption.
“I swear I didn’t mean to break it… Thank you guys for the kind, glitchy welcome ❤️”
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Simply put, compelling captions can help create engagement with your audience.
Earlier, when Instagram explained how the algorithm works, it said, “What shows up first in your feed is determined by what posts and accounts you engage with the most, as well as other contributing factors such as the timeliness of posts, how often you use Instagram, how many people you follow, etc.”
As a creator, you need to entice users to engage with your post, even if that means simply liking your posts or commenting on them.
And Instagram captions can help achieve those actions.
Good captions help shape your personality and forge a connection with your community. They play a crucial role in elevating your brand’s social media success.
This brings us to our next question.
How to Leverage the Power of Instagram Captions
Here are a few tips to help you write solid captions and create an impact.
#1: Use Emojis to Add Flavor
You can place emojis at the end of sentences or long paragraphs. They add to the aesthetic of your captions and entice readers to take action.
For instance,📍indicates location. Similarly, you can use this 📌 emoji to ask users to pin or save your post for future reference.
Animate your captions using emojis and capture your reader’s emotions.
#2: Ask a Question or Anything
You must have come across posts asking, “Tag your soulmate…,” “Tag your partner in crime,” “Was this relatable?” etc.
These are some ways to engage with your followers and interact with them.
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In this post, Zomato writes a simple actionable caption calling all foodies, ‘Foodies assemble!’
#3: Decide the Tone of Your Caption
Another thing to be careful of while writing Instagram captions is to have a consistent (brand) voice.
It should mirror your (or your brand) personality. Generally, the ideal tone is informal as it personalizes your posts and encourages interaction.
Read also: What To Post On Instagram — 21 Creative Ideas For Small Business Owners
100+ Best Instagram Captions to Use for Your Photos
I’ve compiled a list of some of the best Instagram captions that you can use for your pictures.
Instagram Captions for Selfies (Regular Selfie, Mirror Selfie)
Take inspiration from David Beckham, an English former professional footballer who posted a selfie with the caption, “Drinks with a view…..London ❤️ @haigclub Med Orange 🥃.” He even tagged the club page and named the drink on his hand.
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A few more caption ideas for your selfies:
- You do you
- Worry less, smile more
- If you feel good, you look good
- I was born to shine
- 99 missed calls from my baes…but first, let me take a selfie.
If you are into taking mirror selfies, you can try:
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- Mirror absolutely loves {your name}
- Mirror mirror, who do you love the most? Of course, me!
- I never believed in love at first sight until I saw myself in the mirror
- Life isn’t perfect, but your outfit can be
- Objects in the mirror are cuter than they appear
Read also: Instagram Feed Ideas from the Best of Brands
Instagram Captions for Travel Pictures (Road trips, beach photos, mountains, and hills)
Even if you are dead on Instagram for months, traveling brings out the photographer in you. You suddenly start posting twice a day! You have all the fantastic travel pics, but what about that perfect caption?
Well, well…simply copy-paste the caption and pair it with your perfect vacation photos.
Travel and Leisure, a travel magazine based in New York City, New York, posted a picture of what it looks like to take a road trip on the streets of California. “When it comes to road trips, California is hard to top…”
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Some more travel captions for your road trips.
- On the road again. 🚗
- Take me home, country roads
- No point in unpacking… I’m ready to hit the road again soon!
- Driving my way through {city/country name}
- I don’t remember the last time I felt this happy.
Instagram captions for your mountains, hills, and beaches:
- Mountain trips and foggy mornings
- Woke up to this view
- Sandy toes. Sun-kissed nose
- The fastest way to expand your horizons is to visit somewhere new
- No one ever regretted taking a trip.
Read also: 10 Ways to Use Instagram For Small Business and Get Serious Results
Instagram Captions for Female Entrepreneurs
As the name suggests, BossBabe supports the community of female entrepreneurs and helps them make money.
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Sound like a boss by using these female entrepreneur captions:
- Affirm: I won’t stop until I’ve reached my goals, and that’s a promise
- Don’t let anyone pull you down. You deserved every bit of it
- I took myself on a coffee date. #bestdateever ☕
- I’m strong, independent, and loveable. Repeat after me.
- No more excuses.
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- A successful woman doesn’t compete…she empowers.
- You are the entire Universe embodied in human form. That, my love, is innately powerful. Remember who you are
- The key to success is to take responsibility for your own future in life.
- Never limit yourself to others’ opinions about you.
- Rise and shine; it’s a beautiful day today!
Read also: Instagram Story Best Practices — 12 Tips for Success
Instagram Captions for Male Entrepreneurs
Forbes, an American business magazine, puts out a powerful quote for all entrepreneurs out there with a simple caption, “Quote of the day. #QOTD”
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Some more captions for successful entrepreneurs.
- If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door 🚪
- Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right
- Rejection is an opportunity for your selection
- You have to work on the business first before it works for you
- Believe in yourself, that’s all that matters. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Here’s a motivational quote to keep you going.
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- Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing
- Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start.
- Opportunities will come and go, but if you do nothing about them, so will you
- Don’t be afraid to fall. But don’t forget to pick yourself up again.
- Say these words out loud, “You can do this.”
Cute Instagram Captions
Who doesn’t love to post cute pictures of their pets, outfits, rooms, or other cute things (just like the one in the image below)? Find all the cute Instagram captions you want here.
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- Don’t let anyone take your shine away ✨
- Be your own version of beautiful
- Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder
- Cuddle time with my hooman
- My outfit > my mood 👗
Here’s a cute art with a cute caption, “Just a cute hoppy fella.”
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- Did you just say hello?
- Happy dog, happy life
- Cuteness overloaded! Someone call 911
- Don’t mind me while I drink my Martini
- Your smile is my favorite
Short Captions for Instagram
Sometimes you need to make your picture speak for itself. So keep your caption short and brief.
Any Taco lovers in the house?
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Some more short Instagram caption ideas for you.
- Tag a {pizza} lover in the house! 🍕
- Can you relate?
- This week’s photo dump
- Here’s a sneak peek
- Say no more!
- Monday blues
- Is it the weekend already?
- Good food, good life
- Livin’ the best life
- Vacay calling!
Cool Attitude Captions for Instagram
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- Someone placed the moon at an unreachable height 🌙
- When life gives me lemons, I make lemonade and then sell it
- My life, my rules
- I may be down to earth, but I’m still above you
- I’m a hot {dude/chick} with cool attitude
- Impossible is my specialty
- You can’t spell awesome without ME
- You look like something I drew with my left hand
- Take me as I am, or watch me as I go
- It’s my life, so keep your nose out of it
Classy Captions for Instagram
We all like to be called classy – be it in how we talk, dress, walk, or simply our personality. Check out a few classy caption ideas for your classy Instagram posts.
The picture-perfect image defines the classy caption: “She was born to be free, let her run wild in her own way and you will never lose her.”
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Here are some more classy caption ideas for you.
- Nobody can hurt me without my permission
- Life’s short, make sure your heels aren’t
- Darling, I chase goals, not people
- Little but fierce!
- Be your own reason to smile
- Life is way too short for bad vibes
- Morning coffee, because anything else is worthless
- I was born to stand out
- Love yourself first
- I earned my freedom, and no one can snatch that away
Funny Instagram Captions
Show them the fun side of your personality using these funny Instagram captions.
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- I need a six-month holiday, twice a year
- Felt cute. Will not be deleting later
- I call this hairstyle “I tried.”
- You can’t live a full life on an empty stomach
- Does this selfie make my ego look big?
- Sure, I do marathons. On Netflix!
- My favorite subject in school was recess
- Only dead fish go with the flow
- People are like Oreos. The good stuff is on the inside.
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Smile Captions for Instagram
Your search for captions for your ‘beautiful smile’ pics ends here.
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- Smile is the best jewel you can wear on your face 😊
- When everything else fails, smile!
- Smiling is the best revenge!
- Smile and confuse your enemy!
- Keep calm and don’t stop smiling
- A smile makes any face beautiful
- Smile more, worry less
- Smiling is my favorite exercise
- Keep smiling while you still have teeth.
- You smile. I smile. We all smile!
Good Vibe Captions for Instagram
Looking to spread a good vibe with your Instagram post? I’ve got you covered.
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- Be such a beautiful soul that people crave your vibes.
- Good vibes only
- Do it from love, not for love!
- As long as you’re happy, who cares?
- Bad vibes don’t go with my outfit.
- No one can pull my vibe down
- This is a good day to have a good day!
- I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day!
- Let your soul glow!
- Step into the daylight and let it go.
Read also: How to build a strong digital brand with social media
Wrap Up
Now unlock new reach, likes, and comments with this list of the best Instagram captions.
Happy Instagramming!
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Great list! I’ve discovered some new ones worth trying too.