Twitter Character Counter

Count characters for your tweets in real time. Track URLs, hashtags, mentions, and stay within the 280-character limit.

280

Characters

280

Remaining

Words

Hashtags

Mentions

URLs

Start typing to see your character count in real time

How it works

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Type Your Tweet

Write or paste your tweet text.

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Track Stats

See characters, words, hashtags, and more in real time.

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Stay Under Limit

The counter turns red if you exceed 280 characters.

Optimization notes

Small adjustments here usually improve output quality and publishing speed.

URLs always count as 23 characters regardless of length

Emojis count as 2 characters each on Twitter

Aim for 71-100 characters for optimal engagement

Tweets with hashtags get 2x more engagement

Frequently asked questions

What is the Twitter character limit?

Twitter allows up to 280 characters per tweet. URLs count as 23 characters regardless of their actual length.

Do hashtags count toward the character limit?

Yes, hashtags including the # symbol count toward your 280-character limit.

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