Twitter Character Counter
Count characters, words, and sentences for your X posts in real-time. Detects URLs, emojis, and tells you when you need a thread.
X (Twitter) Character Limits
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Twitter Character Counter FAQ
What is the Twitter/X character limit?
The standard X (Twitter) character limit is 280 characters per tweet. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters. URLs are always counted as 23 characters regardless of actual length.
Do emojis count as one character on Twitter?
Most emojis count as 2 characters on X (Twitter), though some complex emojis (like flags or skin tone variants) can count as more. Our character counter accurately counts emoji characters.
How are URLs counted in tweets?
All URLs in tweets are automatically shortened by X's t.co service to exactly 23 characters, regardless of the original URL length. Our counter accounts for this automatically.
What happens if my tweet is too long?
If your text exceeds 280 characters, you'll need to shorten it or split it into a thread. Our counter shows you how many tweets you'll need for a thread and highlights when you're over the limit.