X Character Counter
Count characters against X (Twitter) limits, live.
How to use it
- Type or paste your post.
- Watch the character count and remaining count update.
- Stay within the limit shown by the bar.
About this tool
This counter shows how your post measures against the X 280 character limit, with a live remaining count and a bar that turns red when you go over. It counts characters in a surrogate aware way, so an emoji counts as one. X applies its own weighting in some cases, for example counting links as a fixed length, so treat this as a close guide to the visible character count.
Examples
A 200 character draft80 characters remainingA 300 character draftOver by 20, shown in redCommon uses
- Check a post fits the 280 limit
- See how many characters remain
- Trim a draft to length
- Plan a thread across multiple posts
FAQ
Is my draft uploaded?
Does it match X exactly?
How are emoji counted?
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