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Twitter Character Counter

Count characters for Twitter/X posts in real time. See remaining characters, word count, and whether your tweet fits the 280-character limit instantly.

  • 100% free
  • No signup
  • Runs in your browser
Common uses: twitter character counter · tweet character count · x character limit · 280 character counter · twitter post length

Used 21.8K times today

Characters used0 / 280
Remaining
280
Words
0
URLs detected
0

How to Use Twitter Character Counter

  1. 1

    Type or paste your tweet

    Enter your tweet text into the input area. The counter updates in real time as you type.

  2. 2

    Check your character count

    Watch the live counter show remaining characters. It turns red when you approach the 280-character limit.

  3. 3

    Refine and copy

    Edit your tweet until it fits, then copy the final text and paste it directly into Twitter/X.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Twitter count URLs as full characters?
Twitter automatically shortens all URLs to 23 characters regardless of their actual length. Our counter reflects this behaviour so your count is accurate.
Are emojis counted correctly?
Yes. Emojis are counted as 2 characters on Twitter, and the counter accounts for this to give you an accurate remaining-character total.
Does it support Twitter Blue / X Premium long posts?
The counter defaults to the standard 280-character limit. A toggle for the 25,000-character X Premium limit is available above the input.

Embed This Tool

Add this tool to your website for free. Just copy and paste the code below:

<iframe src="https://utilko.com/embed/twitter-character-counter/" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" title="Twitter Character Counter"></iframe>

About Twitter Character Counter

The Twitter Character Counter on Utilko gives you an accurate, real-time character count as you draft posts for Twitter/X. It correctly accounts for the 23-character URL shortening rule and the 2-character weight of emojis — so what you see is exactly what Twitter will count.

Stop guessing whether your tweet fits. Paste your draft, get instant feedback, and ship a perfectly sized post every time — no account or extension required.

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