Twitter / X Character Counter — 280
Count your tweet characters in real time. URLs always count as 23 characters.
0
Characters
0
Words
Count your tweet characters in real time. URLs always count as 23 characters.
Type or paste your tweet text into the counter above. Every character, including spaces and punctuation, is counted instantly as you type — no button to press.
The bar shows your count against Twitter's 280-character limit in real time — turns orange at 224 chars (80%) and red when you exceed 280. The sidebar tracks DM, bio, and username separately.
Trim your tweet to fit or switch to X Premium (25,000 chars). Copy your text with one click and paste directly into Twitter / X.
Our free Twitter / X Character Counter is the fastest way to check your tweet length before you post. Twitter's 280-character limit applies to every standard tweet — but not all characters are created equal. URLs always count as exactly 23 characters, regardless of how long or short the actual link is. Most emoji count as 2 characters each.
Beyond the standard 280-character tweet limit, our counter also tracks every other Twitter / X character limit in real time: Direct Messages (10,000 chars), profile bio (160 chars), display name (50 chars), @username (15 chars), and X Premium long-form posts (25,000 chars). Every field updates live as you type — no switching between tools, no manual counting.