X (Twitter) character counter
Free X (Twitter) character counter. Paste your text to see characters, words and how much room is left under the 280-character post limit.
X (Twitter) limits at a glance
| Field | Limit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Post | 280 | 4,000 for X Premium subscribers |
| Display name | 50 | |
| Bio | 160 | |
| Alt text | 1,000 | |
| Direct message | 10,000 |
Limits as published by the network at the time of writing; see the official help pages for changes.
How to use the X (Twitter) character counter
- Pick the field you are writing (post, bio, headline).
- Paste or type your text. The bar turns amber near the limit and red over it.
- Check words, hashtags and mentions. 1–2 hashtags at most; more reads as spam on X.
- Copy the text, or open it in a scheduler to preview it on every network at once.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters can a X (Twitter) post have?+
280 characters (4,000 for X Premium subscribers). This counter uses the same per-character counting most networks use, where an emoji counts as one character.
Do emojis count as one character?+
Most networks count one visible emoji as one character, although a few complex emoji (skin tones, flags) can count as two. This tool counts visible characters and shows the emoji count separately.
Do links count towards the limit?+
On X every link counts as 23 characters regardless of its real length; this counter applies that rule.
Does this tool store my text?+
No. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
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