Twitter Character Counter

Count characters for Twitter/X posts in real-time. Track URLs, mentions, hashtags, and emojis with accurate Twitter counting rules.

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Twitter/X Character Rules

• URLs always count as 23 characters (t.co shortening)
• Most emojis count as 2 characters
• CJK characters (中文, 日本語) count as 2 characters
• @mentions in replies don't count

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Real-time Counting

Characters are counted instantly as you type. See your progress with a visual progress bar and color warnings as you approach the limit.

Smart URL Detection

Automatically detects URLs and counts them as 23 characters each, matching Twitter's t.co link shortening behavior exactly.

Multiple Modes

Switch between Tweet (280), X Premium (25,000), DM (10,000), and Bio (160) character limits for any Twitter content type.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Twitter/X character limit?
Standard Twitter/X posts have a 280 character limit. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters. Direct messages allow up to 10,000 characters. Bio/profile descriptions are limited to 160 characters.
How are URLs counted on Twitter?
All URLs on Twitter/X are automatically shortened using t.co and count as exactly 23 characters, regardless of the original URL length. A 200-character URL still only counts as 23 characters. This tool applies the same rule automatically.
Do emojis count as more than one character?
Yes, most emojis count as 2 characters on Twitter/X due to Unicode encoding. Some complex emojis like flags, skin-tone variants, or family emojis can count as even more. This tool shows the exact Twitter character count so you always know your real usage.
Do mentions and hashtags count toward the limit?
Yes, both @mentions and #hashtags count toward the 280 character limit, including the @ and # symbols themselves. The one exception is @mentions in replies. When replying to someone, the @mention at the start does NOT count toward your limit.
What is the character limit for Twitter DMs?
Twitter/X Direct Messages have a limit of 10,000 characters. You can switch to DM mode in this tool to check your message length against the DM limit instead of the standard tweet limit.