// Social Media
Character Counter for Twitter / X
Track your exact Twitter / X character count. See precisely how many of your 280 characters are left.
Every character counts on X (formerly Twitter). This specialized counter acts just like the native composer, tracking you exactly against the 280-character limit, highlighting when you go over, and accurately counting emojis and links.
Twitter / X Limit
💡 Keep tweets between 71 and 100 characters for the highest engagement rate.
Twitter / X Limits
Maximizing the 280-Character Limit
Shorter is often better. Studies indicate that tweets under 100 characters often receive higher engagement because they are easier to read quickly. If you need to tell a longer story, use the thread feature rather than maxing out one single block of text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twitter character limit?â–¾
Standard Twitter accounts have a strict 280-character limit per tweet. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters.
How many characters is a link on Twitter?â–¾
Twitter's t.co service automatically shortens URLs. All links currently count as exactly 23 characters, no matter how long the original URL is.
How do emojis affect the Twitter character count?â–¾
Most standard emojis count as two characters each on Twitter, though some complex compound emojis can count for more.