Twitter / X Character Counter
Count characters for a post and stay under the 280 limit.
Write your post and watch the character count update live, with a clear indicator of how many characters remain before X's 280-character limit. Go over and the counter turns red so you know exactly how much to trim.
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Limits reviewed 2026-06-09. Counts use each platform's own basis (graphemes or UTF-16); some platforms weigh certain characters differently.
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How X counts characters
Standard accounts can post up to 280 characters. X counts most characters as one, but some count as two — many emoji and characters in scripts such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are weighted as two. Links are a special case: every URL is shortened to an t.co link and counts as 23 characters no matter how long the original is.
VerbCount shows a grapheme-accurate character count so emoji are counted the way you see them. Because X applies its own per-character weighting and URL rules, treat the count as accurate for plain text and verify on X if you're posting right at the limit with links or lots of emoji.
Tips for writing within the limit
Lead with the point — the first line is what people see in a busy timeline. Cut filler words, replace long phrases with shorter ones, and move secondary details to a reply. If your idea genuinely needs more room, a short thread usually reads better than cramming everything into one dense post.
Hashtags and @mentions count toward the limit too, so use them deliberately. One or two relevant hashtags almost always outperform a wall of them.
Examples
| Example | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Short post | Shipping a new feature today 🚀 | 31 / 280 |
| Near the limit | A 270-character announcement… | 270 / 280 — 10 left |
| Over the limit | A 300-character draft | 300 / 280 — 20 over |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character limit on X?
Standard accounts can post up to 280 characters. Some subscriptions allow longer posts, but 280 is the limit most people write against.
Do links count toward the limit?
Yes. Every link is shortened to a t.co URL and counts as 23 characters, regardless of the original length.
Why might my count differ slightly from X?
X weighs some emoji and CJK characters as two characters. VerbCount counts user-perceived characters, so plain text matches exactly; verify on X if you're at the limit with many emoji.
Do hashtags and mentions count?
Yes, hashtags and @mentions count toward the 280 characters like any other text.