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Twitter Character Counter: Real-Time 280 Post Limit Check

Standard X (Twitter) posts have a 280-character limit. URLs automatically count as 23 characters regardless of length. Test your draft in real-time to avoid truncation.

Tweet Length126 / 280 (154 left)
Rule verified: URLs weighted at 23 characters | Last verified: 2026-10-25

How to Use Twitter Character Counter

  1. Type or paste your tweet/post into the input box above.
  2. Watch the live 280-character progress bar. URLs are automatically calculated as exactly 23 characters.
  3. Copy your verified post directly to your clipboard when ready.

Practical Examples

Tweet with Link and Emojis

Demonstrates automatic 23-char URL weighting.

Input:
Read this: https://example.com/very/long/article/url/path 😀
Output:
Calculated weight: 36 characters (12 text + 23 URL + 1 emoji)

Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting

  • Assuming short links save characters on Twitter: Twitter expands short links to 23 characters as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Twitter count emojis?

Standard emojis count as 2 characters toward the 280-character limit on X/Twitter.

What is the direct message (DM) character limit?

X (Twitter) Direct Messages support up to 10,000 characters per individual message.