Bluesky Character Counter
Count characters and stay within platform limits in real time.
300 remaining
How to use the Bluesky Character Counter
Bluesky enforces a 300-character limit on posts. Exceeding it means your content gets cut off or rejected. This tool counts in real time so you can edit before you post.
- 1.Type or paste your Bluesky post into the text area above
- 2.Watch the character count update in real time as you type
- 3.Edit your text to fit within the 300 character limit, then copy and post
Why use the Bluesky Character Counter?
Bluesky enforces a 300-character limit on posts, and going over means your content is cut off or rejected. This counter tracks characters in real time as you type so early-adopter, tech-savvy, decentralized-social users can trim to fit before publishing — no guessing, no surprises after you hit post.
Bluesky specifics
- Post limit
- 300 characters
- Bio limit
- 256 characters
Tips for Bluesky
- posts cap at 300 characters and links use rich-text “facets”, but visual styling still relies on Unicode — front-load the important words.
- Spaces, emojis, and line breaks all count toward the limit on Bluesky.
- Links on Bluesky often count their full length, so account for URLs in your total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bluesky character limit?
300 characters. This tool counts against the 300-character limit live as you type.
Do emojis and spaces count toward the Bluesky limit?
Yes. Spaces, line breaks, and emojis all consume characters on Bluesky. Some emojis count as two characters because of how they're encoded, and this counter reflects that.
Is the Bluesky character counter free and private?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser — your text is never uploaded or stored — and there's no sign-up or usage limit.
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