Twitter/X Character Counter
Check your tweet length using the same weighted rules X applies to URLs, emojis and special characters. Switch between the standard 280 limit and long posts (25,000) to match your workflow.
Built for creators and agencies: copy/paste-ready checks for client approvals.
Examples (load and test)
These are intentionally varied (URLs, emojis, multiple lines) so you can see how weighted length behaves.
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Common mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- Approving copy based on visible characters, then getting surprised by URL weighting.
- Using emoji-heavy hooks without checking weighted length first.
- Adding tracking parameters to URLs in the tweet text (it won’t help and can complicate approvals).
- Forgetting line breaks when pasting from a doc (preview the final formatting).
- Not saving a share link for client review (copy the share link for quick iterations).
How Twitter/X counts characters (practical explanation)
X does not always count every visible symbol as “1 character”. It uses a weighted length model so that tweets behave consistently across languages and devices. This tool mirrors those counting rules.
URLs
Links are typically wrapped (t.co). The platform counts a URL as a fixed length, not the full visible string.
Emojis and special characters
Some Unicode symbols can weigh differently than plain ASCII letters. The weighted model keeps limits fair across scripts.
Mentions and hashtags
Mentions and hashtags generally count by their characters, but edge cases (combining marks, emoji sequences) can change the true length.
Standard vs long posts
Standard tweets are capped at 280. Some accounts can publish longer posts. Use the mode toggle to match the limit you need.
Related tools
If you’re preparing client-ready posts, pair length checks with bios and captions.
FAQ
What is the Twitter/X character limit?
The standard tweet limit is 280 characters. Some accounts can publish longer posts; this tool includes a 25,000 mode for those workflows.
Do URLs count as their full length?
Not usually. X applies a fixed counting rule to links after wrapping them, so a long URL may count similarly to a shorter one.
Do emojis count as one character?
Not always. Some emoji sequences and Unicode symbols can weigh differently than a single plain character.
Is this counter accurate?
It uses the same open-source parsing rules that X uses for tweet text length, so it matches the platform’s weighted counting behavior.
Can I share the text and limit with my team?
Yes. Use the “Copy share link” button to send a URL that loads your text and selected mode (best for short-to-medium tweets).
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