Threads character counter
Check your Threads post against the 500-character limit in real time. Free, no signup.
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Counts are approximate (some networks count URLs, emoji or certain characters differently) and limits can change — verify current limits before publishing.
Threads character limits (2026)
Staying within Threads's post limit keeps your message from being cut off — and front-loading the important part still matters, since Threads often truncates the preview well before the hard limit. Limits change over time and can vary by account type, so always verify the current figure.
Threads character counter, answered
What is the Threads character limit?
Threads's post limit is 500 characters. Bio: 150. Limits can change, so verify before publishing.
How do I count characters for Threads?
Paste or type your text into the counter above. It counts characters in real time and warns you when you go over the Threads limit.
Does this Threads character counter count spaces and emoji?
Yes — it counts spaces, and counts emoji as best it can by code point. Note that Threads may count some characters, URLs or emoji differently, so treat the count as a close approximation.
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