The 280-character counter provides a visual guide rather than a strict limit. We chose this number as a practical baseline since platform limits may vary:
X (formerly Twitter):
- Free users: 280 characters
- Paid users: Up to 25,000 characters
BlueSky: 300 characters (no paid tier for now)
Mastodon: Up to 500 characters (varies by instance)
What Happens If You Exceed the Limit?
If your post exceeds a platform's character limit, the post will fail and you'll receive an error notification. This approach gives you flexibility while helping you stay within common platform constraints.
The counter is there to help you stay mindful of standard limits, but you're free to write longer posts if your platform supports them.
