X / Twitter Character Counter
Check your tweet length in real time — never exceed 280 characters again
Tweet (standard)0 / 280
Standard account tweet limit
Direct Message0 / 10,000
DM character limit
X Bio0 / 160
Profile bio limit
Display Name0 / 50
Profile name limit
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X / Twitter Character Counter — Guide 2026
280
chars per tweet
23
chars per URL
2
chars per emoji
25K
X Premium limit
X (formerly Twitter) allows 280 characters per tweet for standard accounts — doubled from 140 in November 2017.
URLs always count as exactly 23 characters regardless of length. Emojis count as 2 characters each.
X Premium subscribers
X Premium can post up to 25,000 characters in long-form posts. Standard tweet rules still apply to the preview text.
Tips for 280 characters
- Front-load your message in the first 100 characters — that's what shows in notifications
- All URLs count as 23 chars — no need to manually shorten links
- Use threads to chain tweets for longer content
- Replace long phrases with shorter synonyms when near the limit
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twitter character limit in 2026?
Standard X accounts have a 280-character limit per tweet. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters in long-form posts.
Do spaces count as characters on Twitter?
Yes, spaces count toward the 280-character limit.
How many characters does a Twitter URL take?
Every URL on X counts as exactly 23 characters, regardless of actual URL length.
Do emojis count as characters on Twitter?
Yes, emojis count as 2 characters each on Twitter/X.
What is the Twitter DM character limit?
Twitter/X Direct Messages have a limit of 10,000 characters per message.