X (Twitter) Character Counter
See how many of the 280 characters remain. Runs in your browser.
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280 left
Network-specific link weighting and account-level limits can differ from this browser estimate.
X (Twitter) details
- Hashtags
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- Mentions
- 0
- Links
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Each link counts as 23 characters, as X (Twitter) does.
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✓X · 280 characters280 leftPractical guide
Write for 280 characters without losing the point
A standard X post is short enough to be read in one glance, so the draft either lands or it does not. Use the counter to cut filler, not to cram: remove hedging words, merge two sentences into one, and keep the sharpest claim at the start.
URLs are the main reason a count differs from what X shows. X replaces every link with a fixed-length version, so this page counts each link as 23 characters. If you paste a long URL, the adjusted count is the one to trust.
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Paste the post
Include links and hashtags exactly as you plan to publish them.
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Read the adjusted count
Each link is counted at its fixed length, so the number matches what X enforces.
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Trim to fit
If you are over, cut modifiers first, then consider moving detail into a reply.
Pro tips
Pro tips for X (Twitter) posts
Links use a fixed length
X counts every URL as 23 characters, however long the link is. This counter applies the same rule, so the number you see matches what X enforces.
Longer posts depend on the account
The 280-character figure is the standard limit. Subscribed accounts can post longer, so treat 280 as the safe planning number for every audience.
Lead with the point
Short posts are read in full, but threads are skimmed. Put the claim in the first post and use replies for supporting detail.
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