Twitter/X Character Counter
Count characters for Twitter/X posts with 280 limit and tweet preview
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Note: Twitter/X counts all URLs as 23 characters regardless of actual length. This counter simulates that behavior.
- Real-time 280 char counting
- URL shortening simulation (23 chars)
- Hashtag and mention counting
- Visual tweet preview
What is Twitter/X Character Counter?
Twitter/X has a 280-character limit per tweet.
This character counter shows your exact tweet length in real-time, accounts for Twitter's URL shortening (all URLs count as 23 characters), and gives you a visual preview of how your tweet will look when posted.
How to use Twitter/X Character Counter
- 1
Type your tweet
Write your tweet in the text area. Character count updates in real-time.
- 2
Watch the counter
The circular progress indicator shows remaining characters. It turns yellow, then red as you approach the limit.
- 3
Preview your tweet
See how your tweet looks with highlighted hashtags, mentions and links.
- 4
Copy when ready
Click the copy button and paste directly into Twitter/X.
Everything this tool
does for you
- Real-time 280-character counting
- Twitter URL shortening simulation (23 chars)
- Circular progress indicator
- Hashtag and mention highlighting
- Visual tweet preview
- Word, hashtag, mention and URL counts
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