X (Twitter) character counter
Check your X (Twitter) post against the 280-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.
X (Twitter) character limits (2026)
Staying within X (Twitter)'s post limit keeps your message from being cut off — and front-loading the important part still matters, since X (Twitter) 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.
X (Twitter) character counter, answered
What is the X (Twitter) character limit?
X (Twitter)'s post limit is 280 characters. Bio: 160. Limits can change, so verify before publishing.
How do I count characters for X (Twitter)?
Paste or type your text into the counter above. It counts characters in real time and warns you when you go over the X (Twitter) limit.
Does this X (Twitter) character counter count spaces and emoji?
Yes — it counts spaces, and counts emoji as best it can by code point. Note that X (Twitter) may count some characters, URLs or emoji differently, so treat the count as a close approximation.
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