X Character Counter
Accurate X counting — URLs, emoji, and CJK characters handled the way X counts them.
280 remaining
How X counts
The rules, plainly.
URLs = 23
Any link, however long, is shortened by X and counts as exactly 23 characters.
Emoji & CJK = 2
Most emoji and Chinese/Japanese/Korean characters count double.
Everything else = 1
Letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation, and line breaks count once each.
Limits
X limits in 2026.
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Post | 280 |
| Post (X Premium) | 25,000 |
| Bio | 160 |
| Display name | 50 |
| Username | 15 |
| Direct message | 10,000 |
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How does X count characters?
Every URL counts as exactly 23 characters no matter its real length. Most emoji and CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) characters count as 2. Everything else counts as 1. This counter follows those rules.
What is the X character limit in 2026?
280 characters for standard posts, 25,000 for X Premium subscribers. Toggle between both modes above.
What happens if my post is too long?
The counter automatically splits it into a numbered thread with preview cards, each part sized to fit — copy each part in order.
Do spaces and line breaks count?
Yes — spaces, punctuation, and line breaks each count as one character.
How long can an X bio be?
160 characters. Display names allow 50, usernames 15, and DMs up to 10,000 characters.
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