Tweet Character Counter

Count characters against the X/Twitter limit.

0Characters
280Remaining
1Tweets needed

URLs count as 23 characters on X regardless of length.

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How to use Tweet Character Counter

Three quick steps — no sign-up needed

  1. Step 1

    Paste your text

    Type or paste your text into Tweet Character Counter.

  2. Step 2

    See live stats

    Word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update as you type.

  3. Step 3

    Use the numbers

    Check your counts against any limit and copy the text when ready.

About Tweet Character Counter

Tweet Character Counter is a free online tool that lets you count characters against the x/twitter limit — straight from your browser, with no software to install, no sign-up, and no watermarks. It runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, so you can use it on whatever device you happen to have to hand.

Tweet Character Counter shows live word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts as you type, which is ideal for essays, meta descriptions, tweets, and anything with a strict limit. Your text stays in your browser, so drafts remain private. Files and data are processed securely and removed automatically afterwards, and many steps run entirely on your own device for extra privacy. Because Tweet Character Counter is completely free and unlimited, you can use it as often as you need for work, study, or personal projects.

Benefits of Tweet Character Counter

Live word & character counts Totals update as you type — ideal for limits and targets.
More than just words See sentences, paragraphs and reading time at a glance.
Stays in your browser Your text is never uploaded, so drafts stay private.

Frequently asked questions

How do I count words and characters in my text?

Paste your text into Tweet Character Counter and the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts appear instantly and update as you edit.

Is there a character limit?

No — paste as much text as you like. Everything is counted in your browser in real time.