# X (Twitter) character limit

> X posts are limited to 280 characters for free accounts. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000. Every link counts as 23 characters, whatever its real length.

Canonical: https://tesselith.com/free-tools/character-counter/twitter

| What | Limit |
| --- | --- |
| Post (free account) | 280 |
| Post (X Premium) | 25,000 |
| Any link | Counts as 23 |
| Display name | 50 |
| Bio | 160 |
| Username | 15 |

- Leave room for a link: it always takes 23 characters.
- Many emoji count as 2 characters on X, so emoji-heavy posts fill up faster.
- If an idea needs more than 280, write a thread: an opening post that stands alone, then replies.

## Questions people ask

### What is the character limit on X (Twitter)?

280 characters for free accounts and 25,000 for X Premium subscribers.

### Do links count toward the X character limit?

Yes. Every link is shortened and counts as 23 characters, no matter how long the original URL is.

### Do emoji count as two characters on X?

Many do. X weights most emoji as 2 characters, so this counter, which counts each emoji once, may read slightly low for emoji-heavy posts.

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