X (Twitter) Character Counter
X doesn't count characters the obvious way: a link is always 23, and an emoji counts as 2. Type or paste your post to see the count X will use.
How X counts characters
A post on X can be 280 characters for free accounts. Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000, but only the first 280 show in the timeline before "Show more".
Every link counts as 23 characters, however long or short it is, because X shortens it to a t.co link. Emoji, and Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters, count as 2 each. Most other letters, numbers, spaces and punctuation count as 1.
That's why a post that looks short can be rejected, and why this counter can differ from a plain character count.
What it checks
X's own rules
Links as 23, emoji and CJK as 2.
Live count
Used and left update as you type.
Hashtags and mentions
Counted so you can see what's taking space.
Frequently
Asked Questions
What's the character limit on X (Twitter)?
280 for free accounts. Premium accounts can post up to 25,000 characters.
Why does a link count as 23 characters?
X replaces every link with a t.co short link of a fixed length, so every link counts as 23.
Do emoji count as 2 characters?
Yes. Emoji, and Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters, count as 2.
Is my post saved?
No. It's counted in your browser.