tweet length checker
write your post and see how many of the 280 characters are left. links are counted the way x counts them, so the number matches what you will see when you post.
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how to tweet length checker
- paste or type your text into the box. counts update as you type.
- read words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time.
- pick a limit such as tweet, meta description or instagram caption to see how many characters are left.
- check the keyword table and the reading score, then edit and watch the numbers change.
x counts every link as 23 characters, whatever its real length, and most emoji count as 2. the bar here applies the link rule, but emoji and some scripts can weigh more on x itself, so leave a few characters of slack when you are close to the limit.
short posts often get more replies. aim for 240 characters or less if you want room for a quote post with your comment on top. when a thought runs long, split it into a thread and keep each part self-contained so it still reads well on its own.
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frequently asked questions
what is the twitter character limit?
280 characters for standard accounts. longer posts are available on paid accounts, but only the first part shows before a "show more" link, so keep the key point early.
how are links and emoji counted?
every url counts as 23 characters. most emoji count as 2 characters on x. this tool applies the 23 character link rule and counts emoji as one visible character, so test emoji-heavy posts on x.
are hashtags and mentions included?
yes, they count as normal characters, including the # and @ signs. replies to a post no longer count the automatic @name at the start.