Twitter Character Counter

Count characters as you type against the 280-character limit — see what's left at a glance, with anything over the limit clearly highlighted. Counted live in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

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A standard post on X allows 280 characters. Every letter, space, emoji and punctuation mark counts as one. Counted live in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

How to count tweet characters

Type or paste your draft into the box. The counter updates instantly, showing characters used, characters remaining and a word count. When you go over 280 the overflow is highlighted so you know exactly how much to cut.

Trimming a long tweet

Watch the remaining counter as you edit. If it goes negative, the highlighted text shows the part that exceeds the limit — shorten or split that section into a thread until you are back within 280.

Questions

What is the character limit for a tweet?
A standard post on X allows 280 characters. This counter shows how many you have used and how many remain, and highlights any characters beyond 280 so you can trim the tweet to fit.
How are characters counted?
Every character you type — letters, spaces, punctuation and emoji — counts toward the total, mirroring how the platform measures a post. The remaining count turns red once you pass 280.
Does it upload my draft?
No. The count is calculated live in your browser as you type. Your text never leaves the page and nothing is sent to a server.