What This Tool Does
The Twitter Character Counter tracks the exact character count of your tweet in real time, helping you stay within the 280-character limit. It counts characters, words, lines, and paragraphs so you can optimize every tweet before posting.
On Twitter/X, every character matters. Links are automatically shortened to 23 characters regardless of their actual length, and exceeding the limit means your tweet simply won't post. This tool gives you full visibility into your text length so you can write with precision.
How to Use This Tool
- Type or paste your tweet text into the input field.
- Watch the character count update in real time as you type.
- Toggle 'Count URLs as 23 characters' if your tweet includes links.
- Check the progress bar — it turns yellow at 90% and red when you exceed the limit.
- Copy your text with one click when you're ready to post.
Why Character Limits Matter
Twitter enforces a strict 280-character limit on all tweets. Exceeding this limit prevents your tweet from being posted entirely.
- Tweets that approach the character limit without exceeding it tend to convey more complete thoughts.
- URLs are counted as 23 characters regardless of their actual length due to Twitter's link shortener.
- Hashtags, mentions, and emojis all count toward your character limit.
- Thread tweets need room for numbering, which reduces your usable space.
- Precise character counting helps you avoid frustrating last-minute edits when composing tweets.