Threads Character Counter

Q: What is the Threads character limit?

The main post text has a 500-character limit. This counter measures it in Unicode code points.

Q: Can I attach longer text to a Threads post?

Yes. A text attachment can contain up to 10,000 characters. This counter checks the main post text.

Q: How much media can a Threads post contain?

A post can contain up to 20 images or videos. Videos can be up to 5 minutes long.

Q: How many topic tags can I use?

Each Threads post can have one topic tag.

Threads posts allow 500 characters in the main text. This counter measures Unicode code points and highlights text that exceeds that limit.

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What counts toward the limit

This counter counts every Unicode code point in the main post text toward 500. A text attachment is separate and can contain up to 10,000 characters. The counter checks the main text, not an attachment.

Limits at a glance

Threads Character Counter limits
Main post text	500 characters
Text attachment	Up to 10,000 characters
Media	Up to 20 images or videos per post
Video duration	Up to 5 minutes
Topic tags	One topic tag per post