# Threads Character Counter

> Check the Threads 500-character post limit with a free live counter. Review Unicode counts, text attachments, media limits, and the single topic tag rule.

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

Use the [free interactive counter](https://solnk.com/tool/character-counter/threads). Counting runs in your browser without sending your text to an API. No signup is needed.

## Limits at a glance

| Limit | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## 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.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Threads character limit?

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

### 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.

### 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.

### How many topic tags can I use?

Each Threads post can have one topic tag.

## Platform counters and guides

- [All platform counters](https://solnk.com/tool/character-counter)
- [Bluesky character counter](https://solnk.com/tool/character-counter/bluesky)
- [Threads character counter](https://solnk.com/tool/character-counter/threads)
- [X character counter](https://solnk.com/tool/character-counter/x)
- [Instagram character counter](https://solnk.com/tool/character-counter/instagram)
- [LinkedIn post character limit](https://solnk.com/blog/linkedin-post-character-limit)

## Schedule with Solnk

Solnk is a social media scheduling tool that supports Bluesky, Threads, X, and Instagram.

- [threads scheduler](https://solnk.com/threads-scheduler)

- [Sign up for Solnk](https://solnk.com/register)
- [Related free tools](https://solnk.com/tool)
- [Solnk llms.txt](https://solnk.com/llms.txt)

Last reviewed: 2026-11-09.