Free Tool

Twitter Character Counter

Count characters for your tweets in real time. Twitter's character limit is 280 — type below and this counter tracks every character, space, and link as you write.

0 words
0 lines
0 characters

Tweet

Good
280

0/280

characters used

Links count as 23 characters regardless of length.

Bio

Good
160

0/160

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.

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 — so a short link and a very long link both use exactly 23 characters toward your 280 limit.

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.

How many characters is a tweet with a link?

A tweet with one link uses 23 characters for the link, leaving you 257 characters for your text. This is true regardless of the link's actual length since Twitter shortens all URLs to 23 characters via t.co.

What is the character limit for a Twitter bio?

Twitter bios are limited to 160 characters. This counter tracks both your tweet length (280 characters) and bio length (160 characters).

How many characters is a Twitter username?

Twitter usernames (handles) can be between 4 and 15 characters, not counting the @ symbol. When you @mention someone in a tweet, their username plus the @ symbol counts toward your 280 character limit.

What is the Twitter character limit with spaces?

The Twitter character limit is 280 characters including spaces. Every space between words counts as one character.

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