Free Tweet Character Counter
Count tweet characters as you type with this free character counter for X and Threads. The weighted total uses ThreadMaster's shared X counting logic, including the fixed weight for detected links and extra weight for many non-Latin characters. The raw total counts Unicode code points, while the word count separates text at whitespace. Choose a platform to see how much of its single-post budget you have used; the bar turns red and shows an over-limit message when you exceed it. Estimated post counts use the same splitting adapter as the thread splitter, so paragraph breaks can increase the total. The reference table also lists longer post limits for other networks. These figures help you edit a draft before copying it into your publishing workflow. Emoji sequences can be counted conservatively by the X counter, so review the final draft on the destination platform before posting.
- Characters (weighted, X)
- 0
- Characters (raw)
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Posts needed for X (280)
- 0
- Posts needed for Threads (500)
- 0
0 / 280 characters
| Platform | Limit |
|---|---|
| X | 280 |
| X Premium | 25,000 |
| Threads | 500 |
| ~63,206 | |
| 3,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Why are weighted and raw counts different?
X treats detected URLs as 23 characters and gives many characters a weight of two. Raw counting here counts Unicode code points.
What happens at 281 characters on X?
For 281 ordinary letters, the counter shows one character over the 280-character limit and a red progress bar.
How are words counted?
Each nonempty sequence separated by whitespace is counted as a word. This is a simple estimate, especially for languages without spaces.
Are the post counts exact?
They reflect this tool's split output, including paragraph breaks. Destination platforms can apply different emoji handling or publishing rules.
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