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X (Twitter) Character Counter

Craft perfect tweets that fit within X/Twitter's 280-character limit. This free counter shows real-time character count, word count, and a progress bar so you never overshoot. All processing happens in your browser — your drafts stay private.

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About This Tool

Real-time character counting for X/Twitter posts

When to Use

  • • Drafting tweets to ensure they fit before posting
  • • Editing long threads to stay within per-tweet limits
  • • Optimizing bio or profile text for X/Twitter

Examples

  • Product Launch Tweet

    Draft a 275-character announcement with room for hashtags and engagement

  • Thread Planning

    Break a 500-character thought into two tweets using the counter to split precisely

How to Use the X Character Counter

1. Type or paste your tweet draft into the text area. The counter updates instantly as you type.

2. Watch the progress bar fill as you approach 280 characters. The bar turns amber at 80% and red when over limit.

3. Use the word count and reading time estimates to gauge engagement. Shorter tweets often perform better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this X character counter free?
This X character counter is free because our business relies on enterprise IT services, not advertising revenue. Because this tool processes your text entirely in your browser, we pay nothing in server costs. We built it as a clean utility for the community.
Do my tweets leave my device?
No. Your tweet drafts never leave your device. This counter processes everything locally using browser-based JavaScript. No uploads. No server transfers. No cloud storage. We have no access to your text. Your privacy is structurally guaranteed by how the tool is built.
Does the counter include spaces?
Yes. The main character count includes spaces, which is how X/Twitter counts. We also show characters without spaces separately if you need that metric.
What about X Premium long posts?
X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters. Select the "X Premium Long Post" preset to use that higher limit instead of the standard 280.
Can I use this for Twitter bios?
Yes. Twitter bios have a 160-character limit. Use the Custom Limit preset and enter 160 to get an accurate bio counter.

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