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Twitter/X Character Limits
Understanding the Status Indicators
Under 80% of the character limit. You have plenty of room.
80-100% of the limit. Getting close, but still within bounds.
Exceeded the character limit. You need to shorten your text.
Pro Tips for Twitter/X
- Keep it concise: Tweets between 71-100 characters get 17% more engagement.
- Leave room for retweets: Aim for 250 characters to allow others to add comments when retweeting.
- Links count: URLs use 23 characters regardless of actual length.
About Social Media Character Counter
Count characters and check limits for all major social media platforms with our free online character counter. Supports Twitter/X (posts, bio, DM), Instagram (captions, bio, comments), LinkedIn (posts, articles, headline, summary), TikTok (captions, bio), Facebook (posts, ads), YouTube (titles, descriptions), and Threads. Features real-time character counting, visual progress bars with green/yellow/red status indicators, word and line counts, optimal length recommendations, and platform-specific tips for maximum engagement. All processing happens locally in your browser - your content never leaves your device.
Platform Character Limits Quick Reference
Twitter/X
- Post/Tweet: 280 characters
- Bio: 160 characters
- Display Name: 50 characters
- Caption: 2,200 characters
- Bio: 150 characters
- Username: 30 characters
- Post: 3,000 characters
- Headline: 220 characters
- About: 2,600 characters
TikTok
- Caption: 2,200 characters
- Bio: 80 characters
- Username: 24 characters
- Post: 63,206 characters
- Ad Headline: 40 characters
- Ad Description: 125 characters
YouTube
- Title: 100 characters
- Description: 5,000 characters
- Shorts Title: 100 characters
Why Character Limits Matter
- User Experience: Content that fits within limits displays properly without truncation, making it easier for your audience to read and engage.
- Platform Algorithms: Some platforms may give preference to posts that fit optimal lengths, as they tend to receive better engagement.
- Mobile Viewing: Most social media consumption happens on mobile devices where space is limited - concise content performs better.
- Clear Messaging: Character limits force you to focus on your core message, often resulting in clearer, more impactful communication.
- Avoid Errors: Exceeding limits can cause your post to fail to publish or be cut off, losing important information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What social media platforms are supported?
Our character counter supports Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. Each platform has multiple content types with different character limits.
What do the colored status indicators mean?
Green indicates you're in the safe zone (under 80% of the limit). Yellow means you're approaching the limit (80-100%). Red means you've exceeded the character limit.
What is the "optimal" character count?
The optimal count is the recommended length for maximum engagement based on platform research. For example, tweets between 71-100 characters tend to get more engagement than longer ones.
Do URLs count toward the character limit?
On Twitter/X, all URLs are shortened to 23 characters. On most other platforms, URLs count at their full length. Our tool counts characters exactly as entered.
Does the tool count emojis correctly?
Yes! The tool counts characters as they will be counted by each platform. Note that some complex emojis may count as multiple characters.
Is this character counter free?
Yes! Our social media character counter is 100% free with no signup required. All processing happens locally in your browser - your text never leaves your device.