X Character Counter

How this counter works

Most character counters just run .length on your text, which is fine until a link or an emoji throws the number off. This one runs the same weighting logic X applies internally: links become a flat 23 characters through the t.co wrapper, and CJK characters and most emoji count double. It updates as you type, so you can see exactly which part of a post is eating your budget before you hit publish and find out the hard way.

FAQ

Why does the count not match what I typed?

X doesn't count characters one-for-one. Every link is replaced with a fixed-length t.co wrapper worth exactly 23 characters — regardless of how long or short the real URL is — and CJK characters (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) and most emoji are weighted as 2 characters instead of 1. A post that looks short can still hit the limit fast if it leans on those.

Why does a short URL still cost 23 characters?

X wraps every link in its own t.co shortener automatically, even ones that are already short — so the 23-character cost is fixed and unavoidable, not a limit you can get around by shortening the link yourself first.

What's the actual limit if I have X Premium?

Premium (and Premium+) subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters in a single long post, instead of the 280-character limit free accounts get. Switch the toggle above to see how much more room that gives you.

Does this count replies and quote posts the same way?

Yes — the same 280 (or 25,000) character budget and the same weighting rules apply to replies and quote-post comments, not just original posts.