X (Twitter) character counter — real-time tweet analyzer
Count characters, words, hashtags, and mentions in your tweets. Optimize your content for engagement while staying within the 280-character limit.
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Character usage280 remaining
Tweet analytics
Characters
0
Words
0
Without spaces
0
Hashtags
0
Mentions
0
Links
0
X character limits
Standard tweet280 chars
Bio160 chars
Username15 chars
Display name50 chars
Engagement pro tips
Keep tweets under 250 characters for better engagement.
Use one or two hashtags for optimal reach.
Links count as 23 characters regardless of their actual length.
Add images to increase engagement by up to 150%.
Best posting times: 9–10am and 7–9pm local time.
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