Twitter Character Counter
Type your post below to see how many characters you have used and how many remain against X's 280-character limit.
Count your post characters
Characters
0 / 280
Remaining
280
Posts needed
1
The 280-character limit
A standard post on X (formerly Twitter) is limited to 280 characters. Emoji and many non-Latin characters can count as more than one, so the live counter above is the safest guide.
How links and media count
- Every URL counts as 23 characters, no matter how long the actual link is.
- Attached images, GIFs, videos and polls do not count toward the 280 limit.
- Going over the limit? Split your text into a thread of connected posts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Twitter character limit?
A standard post on X allows 280 characters. Verified subscribers can post longer, but 280 remains the limit for most accounts.
Do links count toward the character limit?
Yes, but every link counts as just 23 characters regardless of its real length. Images and videos do not count at all.