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X (Twitter) Post Character Limit
The X (Twitter) post limit is 280 characters. Paste your text below to see how much room is left.
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The short answer
X (Twitter) allows up to 280 characters in the post. The 280 limit is for standard accounts. Premium subscribers can write longer posts, so use this as the standard figure.
What counts toward the limit
X does not count characters simply. Links count as a fixed 23 characters whatever their length, and emojis and some languages count as two. The counter here uses those rules.
How much people actually see
Longer posts are cut with "Show more" in the timeline, so the opening matters most.
Tips for fitting your post
- Shorten links, but remember they count as 23 anyway.
- Count emojis as two when you are close to the limit.
- Put the point first and leave room if you expect quote posts.
How this compares with other limits
| Platform | Field | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | Post | 280 |
| Post | 3,000 | |
| Threads | Post | 500 |
Limits come from platform help pages and published guides, and platforms change them. Where it matters, confirm in the app. See every limit on the character limits hub.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters is a post on X?
280 for standard accounts.
Why does my post count differ from other counters?
X counts links as 23 characters and emojis as two, so a plain counter can be lower.
Where can I check my text length for every platform at once?
Use the social media character counter, which shows the limit for each platform side by side.