What is the X / Twitter character limit?

Standard X posts are limited to 280 characters. X Premium subscribers can post long-form content up to 25,000 characters.

Do URLs count toward the character limit?

X wraps URLs into shortened t.co links, which typically count as about 23 characters regardless of the original URL length.

Do emojis count as more than one character on X?

Many emojis are counted as 2 characters on X because of how they are encoded. The platform shows your remaining characters accurately in the app.

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X / Twitter Character Counter

Check the length of your X post. Standard accounts can post up to 280 characters. X Premium allows long posts up to 25,000 characters. Toggle between modes below.

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Note: URLs, @mentions and some characters may be counted differently by the platform. Last reviewed: May 2026.

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