Twitter Character Counter
Count characters for Twitter/X posts (280 character limit)
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Twitter Character Counting Rules
- Standard limit: 280 characters per tweet
- URLs: All URLs are shortened to 23 characters
- Emojis: Most emojis count as 2 characters
- Mentions: @usernames count as their full length
- Hashtags: #hashtags count as their full length
Tips for Effective Tweets
- Keep tweets concise and focused on one message
- Use URL shorteners only if you need tracking (Twitter shortens all URLs)
- Leave room for retweets with comments (~100 characters)
- Use threads for longer content