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
Twitter/X character limits
Every limit the counter above checks against.
| Field | Character limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post (tweet) | 280 | Weighted: links count as 23, most emojis as 2. |
| Post with X Premium | 25,000 | Long posts for Premium subscribers. |
| Bio | 160 | Includes spaces, emojis and links. |
| Display name | 50 | The name shown above your @handle. |
| Username (@handle) | 15 | Letters, numbers and underscores only; at least 4 characters. |
| Direct message | 10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twitter/X character limit?
A standard post on X (Twitter) can be up to 280 characters. X Premium subscribers can write long posts of up to 25,000 characters. Other limits: bio 160 characters, display name 50, username 15, and direct messages 10,000.
How does X count characters?
X uses a weighted count. Most Latin letters, numbers and punctuation count as 1. Emojis count as 2, and so do characters in scripts like Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Every link counts as 23 characters no matter how long it is. This counter uses the same rules for posts and DMs.
Do links count towards the Twitter character limit?
Yes, but every link counts as exactly 23 characters, because X shortens all URLs with its t.co link shortener. Even a very long URL only uses 23 of your 280 characters.
How many characters can a Twitter bio have?
A Twitter/X bio can have up to 160 characters, including spaces, emojis, links and hashtags.
Do @mentions and #hashtags count towards the limit?
Yes. @mentions and #hashtags count at their full length, including the @ or # symbol. Replying to someone no longer uses up characters for their username, though.
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