The Confederate flag had different versions, so the number of stars depends on which one you mean: the first national flag had 7 stars, while the well-known battle flag commonly had 13 stars.

Quick Scoop

  • 7 stars: the original “Stars and Bars” flag.
  • 13 stars: the better-known battle flag design.

Why it varies

The Confederacy changed flag designs during the Civil War, and the star count was updated as states were added or claimed.