Twitter/X Character Counter
Count characters for Twitter/X posts in real-time. URLs count as 23 chars (t.co), emojis as 2 chars. Visual progress bar with warnings.
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280
0
Characters
280
Remaining
0
Words
0
URLs (23ea)
0
Emojis (2ea)
Quick Tips
- •All URLs are shortened to 23 characters by Twitter's t.co service
- •Each emoji counts as 2 characters regardless of visual appearance
- •Line breaks count as 1 character each
- •The counter turns yellow at 260+ and red when over 280
How Twitter Character Counting Works
- Type or paste your tweet text in the box above.
- Watch the real-time character count and progress bar update.
- URLs are automatically detected and counted as 23 characters (Twitter shortens all URLs via t.co).
- Emojis are counted as 2 characters each, matching Twitter's actual counting.
Twitter Character Limit Rules
Twitter (now X) has a 280-character limit for standard posts. All URLs are shortened to 23 characters via t.co regardless of their original length. Emojis count as 2 characters. CJK characters count as 2 characters. This tool follows these rules to give you an accurate count.
Features
- Real-time character counting with 280 limit
- Visual progress bar with color warnings
- URLs automatically counted as 23 characters
- Emojis counted as 2 characters
- Word count, line count, and remaining characters
- 100% client-side, no data sent anywhere
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Disclaimer: This tool is provided as-is for informational and educational purposes only.