This Twitter character counter (X post counter) shows characters with and without spaces so you can trim copy before publishing. Paste your draft and watch the live total against the 280-character cap.

Links may count differently on X depending on t.co wrapping—leave margin if you include URLs.

Emojis can count as more than one character in some platforms.

How to use this tool

Paste your post text. Compare character count to 280; edit until under the limit.

Worked example

Example: a 287-character draft shows you are 7 over—trim the CTA line to fit.

When to use this

Drafting social posts before scheduling.
Trimming threads into single tweets.
Checking ad copy for social specs.

Common mistakes

Ignoring that images do not reduce text limit.
Forgetting @mentions and hashtags count.
Using full URL length before shortening.

How it works

Counts characters with and without spaces, plus letters, digits, lines, and words as you type. Useful for social posts, SMS segments, and form limits.

Limitations

Counts characters and bytes in the pasted text. Social network limits may count URLs, emoji, or line breaks differently.

Privacy and file handling

Your data stays on your device and is not uploaded.

Related Character Counter pages

These pages use the same character counter with examples tailored to different tasks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the limit still 280?

X (Twitter) standard posts allow 280 characters for most accounts.

Spaces counted?

This tool shows both with-spaces and without-spaces totals.

Threads?

Each tweet in a thread has its own 280-character limit—count each segment separately.

Page last reviewed: March 1, 2026

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