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Counted the way X counts: emojis as two, links as 23.

X doesn’t count every character the same. Emojis and Chinese, Japanese or Korean characters count as two, and any link counts as 23. Paste your post to see the real count.

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280 left

Up to 25,000 with Premium.

Words
0
Lines
0
Hashtags
0
Mentions
0
Links
023 each
Emojis
02 each

X counts emojis and Chinese, Japanese or Korean characters as two, and every link as 23.

Counted in your browser: nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Alder & Co.

@alderandco · 2h

Our autumn blend is back Cinnamon, roasted pecans and dark chocolate, roasted in small batches. Here for a few weeks only. What’s your go-to fall cup?

How it works

How to use the X Character Counter

  1. 1

    Pick what you’re writing

    Post, bio or name: each has its own limit on X.

  2. 2

    Type or paste

    The count updates as you type, the way X counts.

  3. 3

    Check the fit

    See what’s left, where the text gets cut with “more”, and how it looks.

X limits

X limits

The counter follows these, so the number you see is the number the network sees.

  • 1

    Post: 280

    Or 25,000 with Premium. The counter shows when a post needs Premium.

  • 2

    Weighted characters

    Emojis and CJK characters count as two, Latin letters as one.

  • 3

    Links: 23

    Every link counts as 23, however long it is.

  • 4

    Bio 160, name 50

    Your profile’s other limits.

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X Character Counter FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many characters can an X post have?

280 for most accounts, 25,000 with X Premium.

Is the X character counter free?

Yes, and it works without signing up. It counts in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere.

Why do emojis count as two on X?

X weighs characters: Latin letters count one, emojis and many other characters two. The counter does the same.

Do links count toward the limit?

Every link counts as 23 characters, however long it is.

What is the X bio limit?

160 characters, and 50 for your name.

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