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Twitter/X Character Limits
Tweet280 characters
Display Name50 characters
Username15 characters
Bio160 characters
DM10,000 characters
URLCounted as 23 characters
How to Use the Twitter Character Counter
- Type or paste your tweet text in the editor
- Watch the real-time character count update
- Check the remaining characters before posting
- URLs are automatically detected and counted as 23 characters (Twitter shortens them)
Tips & Best Practices
- Tweet limit: 280 characters
- All URLs count as 23 characters
- Emojis count as 2 characters each
- Use threads for longer content
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twitter character limit?
Twitter/X has a 280-character limit for standard tweets. URLs are counted as 23 characters regardless of actual length.
How does Twitter count URLs?
Twitter automatically shortens all URLs to 23 characters using its t.co link shortener, regardless of the original URL length.
What happens if I go over 280 characters?
Twitter will not let you post a tweet that exceeds 280 characters. Consider using a thread instead.
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