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A character counter that counts the way X does.
A normal counter gets X wrong. Every link counts as 23, however long it is, and emoji count as 2. This one follows X's rules, against the 280 limit.
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The short answer
An X post can be up to 280 characters on a free account. X counts most Latin letters as 1, emoji and many other characters as 2, and every link as 23, whatever its real length. Subscribers can post longer, but only the start shows in the feed, so 280 is still a good target.
How X counts
- Latin letters, numbers and common punctuation: 1 each.
- Emoji: 2 each.
- Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters: 2 each.
- Styled "bold" letters: 2 each.
- Any link: 23, because X shortens all of them.
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Questions
How many characters can you use on X?
280 for a post on a free account, and 160 for your bio. Paid accounts can post longer.
Do links count on X?
Yes. Every link counts as 23 characters, however long or short it is.
Do emoji count as two characters?
Yes, on X most emoji count as 2.
Do spaces count?
Yes. Spaces and line breaks count as 1 each.
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