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Twitter & X Character Counter — Stay Within 280
Twitter and X limit posts to 280 characters. Paste your tweet to check the character count before you post. See exactly how many characters you have used and how many remain.
Twitter / X Character Rules You Need to Know
- Standard posts: 280 characters
- URLs: Always count as 23 characters regardless of actual length
- Twitter Blue / X Premium subscribers: up to 25,000 characters for long posts
- Replies and quote tweets: 280 characters
- Display names: up to 50 characters
- Bio: up to 160 characters
How to Write Better Tweets
Keep your message to one idea per tweet. Use the remaining character count to add a relevant hashtag or call to action. Avoid abbreviating — clarity beats brevity for engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do spaces count as characters on Twitter?
Yes. Spaces count as one character each.
Do hashtags count as characters?
Yes. Every character in a hashtag including the # symbol counts toward your 280 limit.
Do URLs count as 23 characters?
Yes. Twitter wraps all URLs with its t.co shortener, so any URL counts as exactly 23 characters regardless of length.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free.
Is my text stored?
No. Everything runs in your browser.
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