Twitter character counter
Paste or type your post. The counter uses X's own rules: 280 characters, every link counts as 23, every emoji and CJK character as 2. Nothing leaves your browser.
0 / 280
280 characters left
- X (Twitter)0 / 280Fits
- Bluesky0 / 300Fits
- LinkedIn0 / 3,000Fits
0 raw characters, 0 words, 0 links
Post it to X, Bluesky and LinkedIn at once
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How X counts characters
X does not simply count letters. It measures a weighted length, with a maximum of 280:
| What you type | Counts as |
|---|---|
| Latin letters, numbers, punctuation, spaces | 1 each |
| Any link (shortened to t.co) | 23, whatever its length |
| Any emoji, including joined emojis | 2 |
| Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters | 2 each (about 140 per post) |
| Most other scripts | 2 each |
| Photos and videos | 0 |
| @usernames X adds at the start of a reply | 0 |
Source: X's developer documentation, Counting characters (checked 12 November 2026).
Limits on other networks
Bluesky allows 300 characters per post and counts each visible character (grapheme) once, so an emoji counts as 1. LinkedIn allows 3,000 characters in a post. The counter above checks all three at the same time, which is useful when you post the same text everywhere.
Questions
What is the character limit on X (Twitter)?
A post on X can be up to 280 characters. X measures a weighted length, so some characters count as 2 and the real limit can feel shorter.
Do links count toward the 280 characters?
Yes, but every link counts as 23 characters no matter how long it is, because X wraps all links with its t.co shortener.
Do emojis count as 2 characters?
Yes. Every emoji counts as 2, even emojis built from several joined emojis such as family or flag emojis.
Why do Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters use up the limit faster?
X gives CJK characters a weight of 2, so a post written only in CJK text fits about 140 characters.
Do spaces, hashtags and @mentions count?
Spaces and hashtags count like normal characters. Mentions you type count too, but the @usernames that X adds automatically at the start of a reply do not.
Do photos and videos count toward the limit?
No. Media attached through X's own apps counts as 0 characters.