Twitter Character Counter

Check your tweet length against the 280-character limit. Count hashtags, mentions, and calculate thread length.

Tweet Length
0 / 280
280 remaining
Analysis
1
Tweets in thread
0
Hashtags
0
Mentions
0
Words
Pro Tip

URLs in tweets always count as 23 characters regardless of actual length (Twitter uses t.co link shortener).

Twitter / X Character Limits
Content TypeLimit
Tweet280 characters
Direct Message10,000 characters
Bio160 characters
Display Name50 characters
Handle (@username)15 characters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Twitter character limit?

Twitter (now X) allows up to 280 characters per tweet for standard accounts. Previously the limit was 140 characters, which was doubled in November 2017.

Do URLs count against the character limit?

Yes, but all URLs are shortened using Twitter's t.co service and count as 23 characters, regardless of the original URL length.

How are Twitter threads counted?

This tool calculates how many tweets your text would need if split into a thread. Each tweet in a thread can contain up to 280 characters.

Do hashtags and mentions count toward the limit?

Yes, hashtags (#) and mentions (@) count as regular characters toward the 280-character tweet limit.

Is my text stored anywhere?

No. All analysis runs entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.