Twitter Character Counter
Count your X (Twitter) post length in real time. Handles the 280-character limit, the 25,000 Premium limit, URL wrapping, and emoji weighting. No sign-up.
Premium (X Premium) allows up to 25,000 characters per post.
What is the Twitter character counter?
X (Twitter) limits standard posts to 280 weighted characters, and Premium subscribers can write up to 25,000. This counter shows your weighted length as you type, so you know whether a post will send before you paste it into X.
X does not count every character the same way. Links always count as 23 characters because X wraps them in a t.co URL, and characters like CJK scripts and most emoji count as two. This tool applies the same weighting so the number you see matches what X will enforce.
How to use the character counter
- Type or paste your post into the box above.
- Watch the weighted count update against the 280-character limit.
- Check the progress bar; it turns over-limit when you pass 280.
- Toggle your mental model to the 25,000 limit if you post as a Premium user.
- Trim until you are under the limit, then paste into X.
Tips for better results
- Every link counts as 23 characters, even a short one, because X wraps it in t.co.
- Emoji and non-Latin scripts usually count as two characters each.
- Shorter posts often outperform. Aim well under 280 to leave room for a strong hook.
- For threads, count each post separately; the limit applies per post, not per thread.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Twitter (X) character limit?
Standard posts are limited to 280 weighted characters. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters. Most characters count as one, but CJK scripts and most emoji count as two, and any link counts as 23.
Why does my link count as 23 characters?
X automatically wraps every link in a t.co short URL, which always uses 23 characters no matter how long the original link is. So a link adds a flat 23 to your count.
Do emoji count as more than one character?
Usually yes. Most emoji fall outside the basic Latin range that X weighs as one, so they count as two characters each. Some emoji built from multiple code points can count for even more.
Does this counter match what X actually enforces?
It applies X's weighted-counting rules: URL wrapping to 23, and double weighting for CJK and most emoji. The number should match X closely. For unusual multi-codepoint emoji sequences, treat the count as a close estimate.
Is the character counter free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up. It runs in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
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