Social media
X (Twitter) post character limit
A post on X (formerly Twitter) can be up to 280 characters for free accounts. Paid X subscribers can write posts of up to 25,000 characters.
X (Twitter) post character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 280 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
X (Twitter) post facts
- Every link counts as 23 characters, no matter how long the real URL is, because X shortens it.
- Emojis count as 2 characters, and so do characters from Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
- The limit doubled from 140 to 280 characters in 2017.
Tips
Writing a better X (Twitter) post
- Short posts are easier to read and quote, so do not use all 280 characters just because you can.
- Put the key point in the first line. Long posts from paid accounts are cut off with a "Show more" link in the feed.
- Use a thread when you have more to say than one post allows, instead of cramming.
FAQ
X (Twitter) post: common questions
What is the X (Twitter) post character limit?+
A post on X (formerly Twitter) can be up to 280 characters for free accounts. Paid X subscribers can write posts of up to 25,000 characters.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the X (Twitter) post limit?+
Yes, and some count double. On X, emojis and Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters count as 2, and every link counts as 23 no matter its length. The counter on this page follows those rules.
What happens if a X (Twitter) post is over 280 characters?+
X will not accept more than 280 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the X editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.