Twitter Character Counter

Twitter Character Counter FAQ

What's the Twitter character limit in 2025?

For standard Twitter (X) accounts, the character limit is 280 characters. For Twitter Pro accounts, you can tweet up to 25,000 characters.

How do we calculate the Twitter character length?

Emojis, mentions, and URLs can count as more than 1 character. We use the official Twitter-Text module to calculate the tweet length so you can be sure it's 100% accurate.

Do emojis count as more than one character?

Yes, emojis may count as more than one character, depending on their encoding. Some emojis have modifiers or combinations, which can take up more space.

Do mentions and hashtags count as characters?

Yes, mentions (e.g., @username) and hashtags (e.g., #hashtag) count as characters in the tweet.

What happens if I exceed the Twitter character limit?

If you exceed the character limit, you'll be prompted to shorten your tweet. The tweet must be within the allowed character count to be posted.

Can I still tweet if my tweet exceeds the character limit?

No, the tweet will be blocked from posting until the character limit is respected. You must reduce the tweet's length.

How do I check my tweet's length?

You can check the length of your tweet using the official Twitter character counter tool. Our tool also provides a real-time character count.