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X (Twitter) Character Counter

Count characters and stay within platform limits in real time.

Standard

0/280

280 remaining

Premium

0/4,000

4,000 remaining

How to use the X (Twitter) Character Counter

X (Twitter) enforces a 280-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. 1.Type or paste your X (Twitter) post into the text area above
  2. 2.Watch the character count update in real time as you type
  3. 3.Edit your text to fit within the 280 character limit, then copy and post

Why use the X (Twitter) Character Counter?

X (Twitter) enforces a 280-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 real-time news, tech, and public conversation can trim to fit before publishing — no guessing, no surprises after you hit post.

X (Twitter) specifics

Standard limit
280 characters
Premium limit
4,000 characters
Bio limit
160 characters

Tips for X (Twitter)

  • the standard 280-character limit (4,000 for Premium) makes concise writing essential — front-load the important words.
  • Spaces, emojis, and line breaks all count toward the limit on X (Twitter).
  • Links on X (Twitter) often count their full length, so account for URLs in your total.

Frequently asked questions

What is the X (Twitter) character limit?

Standard: 280 characters; Premium: 4,000 characters. This tool counts against the 280-character limit live as you type.

Do emojis and spaces count toward the X (Twitter) limit?

Yes. Spaces, line breaks, and emojis all consume characters on X (Twitter). Some emojis count as two characters because of how they're encoded, and this counter reflects that.

Is the X (Twitter) 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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