X (Twitter) · verified 15 September 2026

X (Twitter) character counter

Paste your text and see it counted live against X (Twitter)’s 280-character limit — and the length that actually performs. No sign-up.

Quick answer X (Twitter) allows 280 characters per post. For engagement, the ideal length is ≤ 240 — front-load the hook. Paste your text into the live counter below to check it.

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Ideal: ≤ 240 — front-load the hook

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X (Twitter) character limit — the key facts

280 characters on a free account — X Premium raises the ceiling to 25,000.
Most emoji count as two characters, and links are counted at a fixed length, so leave a little headroom.
For engagement, aim well under the limit: one sharp idea, hook first, ideally 240 or fewer.

Metric	X (Twitter)
Character limit	280
Visible before “more”	280 (all shown)
Ideal length	≤ 240 — front-load the hook
Hashtags	1–2

X (Twitter) character limit FAQs

How many characters is an X (Twitter) post?

A standard X post is limited to 280 characters. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters, but the timeline still shows the first 280 before a “Show more.”

Does X count emojis and links differently?

Yes. Most emoji count as two characters each, and links are counted at a fixed length regardless of the real URL — so a post that looks short can still hit the limit.

What is the ideal length for an X post?

Front-load your hook and keep it to one idea — around 240 characters or fewer reads as a sharp take rather than a padded announcement.

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