Twitter / X Character Counter
Count the characters in your tweet and see how many you have left before the 280-character limit.
How to use this tool
- Enter tweet text in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your characters used and the full breakdown beneath it.
Count the characters in your tweet and see how many you have left before the 280-character limit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Twitter / X character limit?
- X (formerly Twitter) allows up to 280 characters per post. URLs count as 23 characters regardless of their actual length.
- Do spaces count as characters?
- Yes — every space, newline, and emoji counts toward the 280-character limit.