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Twitter (X) Character Counter

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Twitter (X) Character Counter

Stay inside the 280-character limit for posts on X. See remaining characters live and know instantly when your draft is publishing-ready.

  • 280-character validation
  • Remaining characters
  • Real-time feedback
  • Publishing ready

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Ready for your post on X

Maximum: 280 characters

Post length0 / 280
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Without spaces
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Words
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Reading time
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Twitter / X character limits

X counts every visible character in a post, including spaces, punctuation and emoji. URLs and mentions are also part of the total. Keep these limits in mind while writing:

  • Standard post280 charactersIncludes text, links, mentions and emoji.
  • Reply280 charactersReplies share the same limit as standard posts.
  • Threadunlimited totalEach tweet in a thread is still 280 characters.
  • Username / handle15 charactersDisplay name can be longer.
  • Bio160 charactersA short profile description.

The 280-character limit exists because short, scannable posts fit the timeline and encourage faster reading. Respecting it keeps your message complete and easy to share.

Common use cases

  • Tweet drafting: write a hook, body and call to action inside 280 characters so your post fits on the first publish without awkward edits.
  • Marketing campaigns: keep brand announcements, promo copy and CTAs within the visible limit so followers do not need to click "show more".
  • Social media management: batch create content across Instagram, LinkedIn and X while checking each platform's character rules with one shared workflow.
  • Personal branding: craft a concise bio, pinned tweet or thread opener that stays punchy and easy to retweet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Twitter character limit?
A standard post on X (formerly Twitter) allows up to 280 characters. Longer text, replies and quote posts all count against the same limit unless you subscribe to a paid tier that offers extra space.
Does the counter include spaces?
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, emoji and line breaks all count as characters on X. The counter above shows the total character count as well as the count without spaces.
Can I use it for X posts?
Absolutely. The tool works for any short-form text, including tweets, replies, quote posts, threads and bio drafts. It gives you the same live count no matter which platform you call it.
Is the tool free?
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser and requires no account or signup. Your text never leaves your device.

Need more than tweet counting?

The full Character Counter adds sentence, paragraph and reading-time stats. For Instagram-specific limits, try the Instagram Character Counter; for word-based writing, use the Word Counter. Browse the full collection on the Tools page.

Try the full Character Counter Tool

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Explore the rest of the Character Counter family. Each page targets a specific platform or use case, but they all share the same accurate counting engine.

Looking for the full tool? Use the main Character Counter.

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