X Character Counter
Count tweet characters with URL compression (23 chars) and colored mention/hashtag highlighting. Stay within the 280 limit.
When to Use
Use when crafting tweets to ensure they fit within the 280 character limit.
How to Use X Character Counter
- Type your tweet.
- URLs auto-count as 23 characters.
- Mentions and hashtags are highlighted.
Examples
Tweet with URL
Input: Check this out https://example.com
Output: 38/280 characters (URL = 23)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do URLs count as 23 characters?
X/Twitter uses t.co link shortener which converts all URLs to 23 characters regardless of original length.