Twitter Character Counter

Count characters for Twitter posts and see how many characters you have left. Optimize your tweets with real-time character counting and preview.

Free to Use Real-Time Counting Live Preview Optimization Tools

How to Use the Twitter Character Counter

  1. Type your tweet - Enter your tweet text in the textarea below
  2. Watch the counter - See how many characters you have left in real-time
  3. Preview your tweet - See how your tweet will look on Twitter
  4. Optimize if needed - Use the emoji picker or URL shortener to optimize your tweet
  5. Copy and paste - When ready, copy your tweet and paste it into Twitter
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Mentions

Hashtag Suggestions

URL Shortener

Shorten long URLs to save characters in your tweet.

Thread Preview

Your tweet has been split into a thread. Each tweet is limited to 280 characters.

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Features

  • Real-time character counting: See exactly how many characters you have left
  • Live tweet preview: Visualize how your tweet will look
  • Emoji picker: Add emojis without leaving the page
  • URL shortener: Save characters by shortening long URLs
  • Thread creator: Automatically split long content into a thread

Twitter Writing Tips

Optimize Your Character Count

  • Use contractions (e.g., "don't" instead of "do not")
  • Remove unnecessary words like "very" or "really"
  • Use symbols and numbers (e.g., "&" instead of "and")
  • Shorten URLs with the URL shortener tool

Increase Engagement

  • Use 1-2 relevant hashtags (not more)
  • Include a question or call to action
  • Add emojis to make your tweet stand out
  • Mention relevant accounts when appropriate
Pro Tip: If your content exceeds 280 characters, consider creating a thread instead of cramming everything into one tweet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The current character limit for Twitter is 280 characters per tweet. This was increased from the original 140-character limit in 2017. URLs, regardless of length, count as 23 characters.

Yes, emojis do count toward the 280-character limit. Most emojis count as 2 characters because they use more complex encoding. Some complex emojis with skin tone modifiers or combined emojis may count as more characters.

Twitter automatically shortens all URLs using their t.co service. All URLs, regardless of their original length, count as 23 characters in a tweet. This applies to both http:// and https:// links.

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