X (Twitter) Character LimitsThe defining limit on X is the 280-character post for free accounts - spaces, punctuation, and emoji all count. Premium subscribers can publish posts up to 25,000 characters, but replies and quotes from free users still live in a 280-character world, so 280 remains the number to write for.
Verified July 2026. Platforms adjust limits over time.
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Post (free account) | 280 characters |
| Post (Premium) | 25,000 characters |
| Bio | 160 characters |
| Display name | 50 characters |
| Direct message | 10,000 characters |
| Links in posts | ~23 characters each Counted at a fixed length regardless of URL length |
WordLimit shortens your text to the exact word or character count you need - it trims redundancy while keeping your key information and your own writing style, so human-written text stays recognizably human. Check your current count with the free word limit counter first.
280 characters per post for free accounts as of 2026, counting spaces, punctuation, and emoji. X Premium subscribers can post up to 25,000 characters.
Links count as a fixed ~23 characters no matter how long the URL is. Images, videos, and polls do not consume any characters.
Write the full thought first, then compress. WordLimit trims a draft to an exact character target while keeping the point and your tone.
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