Twitter Character Counter: Check Post Length for X/Twitter | Free

A Twitter/X allows 280 characters per tweet. The counter shows exactly how many characters you have used and remaining.

A Yes, hashtags including the # symbol count toward the 280 character limit.

A Yes, it shows character limits for Facebook (63,206), LinkedIn (3,000), Instagram (2,200), YouTube (100), TikTok (2,200), and Pinterest (500).

A Yes.

A This tool accurately reflects how Twitter/X counts URLs. Regardless of their original length, all URLs (including "t.co" shortened links) are treated as 23 characters within the 280-character limit. Our counter applies this rule, ensuring your tweet's character count is precise before you hit post, helping you optimize your message effectively and avoid unexpected truncation.

A Yes, emojis do count towards the 280-character limit on Twitter/X. Most emojis are treated as two characters, regardless of how they appear visually. Our free Twitter Character Counter accurately reflects this rule. When you paste or type text containing emojis, the tool will correctly deduct the appropriate character count for each emoji, ensuring your tweet stays within the limit and you avoid unexpected truncation.

A This tool is designed for immediate checks before posting. It doesn't offer a feature to save your text or character counts directly. You'll need to copy your content elsewhere if you want to archive it. Think of it as your quick double-check before hitting send on any platform.

A Absolutely. Paste your entire draft, and the tool instantly shows you which platforms accept it as-is. A 500-character post works for LinkedIn and Instagram but exceeds Twitter's 280. You'll see a green checkmark for platforms where it fits and a red warning where it doesn't. This saves you from manually counting or guessing.

A Twitter/X counts certain elements differently than a plain text editor. URLs are always 23 characters, no matter how long the actual link is. Emojis count as 2 characters each. Spaces, punctuation, and line breaks all add up too. This tool mirrors Twitter's exact counting rules. So if you see 260 characters here, you'll see 260 on Twitter. One tip: if you're copying from a word processor, paste as plain text first. Hidden formatting can throw off your count.