Twitter Character Counter – Check Tweet Length
Count characters for tweets, including links and mentions.
About this tool
Ensure your tweets fit within Twitter's 280‑character limit. Paste your draft and see the character count instantly, with special handling for URLs (which count as 23 characters).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do links count as 23 characters?
Yes, our tool follows Twitter's rule: any URL counts as 23 characters regardless of length.
Can I count characters for replies?
Yes, the tool works for any tweet text.