# X Character Counter

> Check the standard X 280-character limit with a free weighted counter. Links count as 23; emoji and CJK text use weighted counts. See media limits too.

The standard X post limit is 280 weighted characters. Check your draft with links, emoji, and CJK text counted before you schedule it.

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

## Limits at a glance

| Limit | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Standard post | 280 weighted characters |
| Links | 23 weighted characters per URL |
| Emoji and CJK | Most count as 2 weighted characters |
| X Premium | Longer posts of up to 25,000 characters |
| Over the limit | Posts are rejected, not truncated |
| Images or video | Up to 4 images or 1 video |
| Non-Premium video | Up to 140 seconds |

## What counts toward the limit

X uses weighted character counts. Each link counts as 23, while most emoji and CJK characters count as 2. This counter checks the standard 280-character limit. X Premium accounts can publish longer posts of up to 25,000 characters.

Source: [X character counting](https://docs.x.com/fundamentals/counting-characters).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the standard X character limit?

The standard limit is 280 weighted characters. Posts that exceed the limit are rejected rather than truncated.

### How many characters does a link use on X?

Each URL counts as 23 weighted characters, regardless of its length.

### How does X count emoji and CJK text?

Most emoji and CJK characters count as 2 weighted characters.

### Does this counter check X Premium posts?

This counter checks the standard 280-character limit. X Premium accounts can publish longer posts of up to 25,000 characters.

### What media can I include?

A post can include up to 4 images or 1 video. Non-Premium videos can be up to 140 seconds long.

## 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.

- [x scheduler](https://solnk.com/x-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.