Free Tool

Twitter Character Counter

Write your tweet and see exactly how many characters you have left. Twitter's limit is 280 characters — this tool counts in real time so you never have to guess.

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Tweet

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280

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characters used

Links count as 23 characters regardless of length.

Bio

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characters used

Shown on your profile page.

Quick tips for Twitter

  • Links are automatically shortened to 23 characters by Twitter — factor this in when counting.

  • Tweets under 100 characters tend to get more retweets — brevity signals confidence.

  • Front-load your hook — most people read the first line before deciding to engage.

  • Hashtags count toward your character limit and rarely improve reach — use them sparingly.

Twitter Character Limit — Everything You Need to Know

What is Twitter's character limit?

Twitter allows 280 characters per tweet. This includes spaces, punctuation, and emojis. URLs are always shortened to 23 characters regardless of their actual length, so a long link counts as 23 characters, not its full length.

Do hashtags count as characters on Twitter?

Yes. Every character in a hashtag counts toward your 280 limit, including the # symbol itself. A hashtag like #contentcreator uses 15 characters.

Do spaces count as characters on Twitter?

Yes. Spaces count as characters on Twitter. Each space between words uses one character toward your 280 limit.

Do links count as characters on Twitter?

Links always count as 23 characters on Twitter regardless of how long the actual URL is. Twitter automatically shortens all links using its t.co service. This means a short link and a very long link both use exactly 23 characters.

Other free character counters

LinkedIn Character Counter·Bluesky Character Counter