Twitter / X
Character Counter
280 characters. URLs count as 23. Never get cut off mid-tweet again. Free and private — your text stays on your device.
📏 All Twitter / X Character Limits
| Field | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tweet / Post | 280 | Standard accounts |
| Tweet (X Premium) | 25,000 | X Blue / Premium subscribers |
| URL weight | 23 | All URLs regardless of actual length |
| Username (@handle) | 15 | No spaces or special chars |
| Display name | 50 | Profile display name |
| Bio | 160 | Profile bio |
| Location | 30 | Profile location field |
| Website URL | 100 | Profile website |
| DM message | 10,000 | Direct message |
| Poll option | 25 | Each poll choice |
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