Twitter/X Character Counter
Track your tweet length in real time. Stay within the 280-character limit.
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Track your tweet length in real time. Stay within the 280-character limit.
Twitter (now X) enforces a strict 280-character limit on standard tweets. Crafting the perfect tweet means making every character count. Our free character counter helps you compose tweets with confidence by showing exactly how many characters you have used and how many remain. The real-time color indicator turns green when you are safely under the limit, yellow as you approach 280 characters, and red when you exceed it.
Beyond the basic character count, this tool also displays your word count and an estimated reading time based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute. These additional metrics help you gauge the complexity and length of your message at a glance, which is useful for planning threads or ensuring your content is concise and easy to digest.
The progress bar changes color based on your character usage. Green indicates you are well within the limit (under 250 characters), yellow warns you that you are approaching the boundary (250 to 280 characters), and red signals that your tweet exceeds the maximum allowed length and would need to be trimmed before posting.