X Character Counter
Count characters against X (Twitter) limits, live.
Overview
Counts the characters in a post and shows the total against X's 280 character limit, so you know whether your draft will fit before you post. Useful for writing tight posts and threads. It runs in your browser.
How it works
The tool counts the characters in your text and compares the total against the 280 character limit, flagging when you go over. It counts each character once, including emoji. Keep in mind that X's own counter can differ in places: on X, links are counted as a fixed length rather than their full URL, and some scripts count as more than one character. So for posts with links or non-Latin text, treat this as a close guide rather than an exact match to X. The counting happens locally on your device.
How to use it
- Paste or type your draft.
- Watch the character count update against the 280 limit.
- Trim until you are within the limit.
- Copy the post when it fits.
Examples
Trimming a post
A 290 character draft shows as 10 over, so you can cut it down to fit.
Quick draft check
Paste a draft to see at a glance whether it is within 280 characters before you post.
FAQ
What is the character limit on X?
Does it count links and emoji exactly like X?
Does it count live as I type?
Is my draft uploaded?
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