Twitter/X Character Counter
Count characters for tweets, bios, DMs, and more
Characters
0
Remaining
280
Words
0
Limit
280
Twitter Character Tips
- • URLs count as 23 characters regardless of actual length
- • Emojis count as 2 characters each
- • @mentions and #hashtags count towards the limit
- • Images don't count towards the character limit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twitter/X character limit?
Twitter's standard tweet character limit is 280 characters. Twitter/X Premium subscribers can post tweets up to 4,000 characters. Other limits include: Bio (160 chars), Display Name (50 chars), Username (15 chars), and Direct Messages (10,000 chars).
Do links count towards Twitter's character limit?
Yes, links count towards the limit, but Twitter shortens all URLs to exactly 23 characters using their t.co link shortener. This means even very long URLs only use 23 of your 280 characters.
How are emojis counted on Twitter?
Most emojis count as 2 characters on Twitter due to Unicode encoding. Some complex emojis (like those with skin tone modifiers or family emojis) can count as more. @mentions and #hashtags count at their full length.
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