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Bluesky character limit
A Bluesky post can be up to 300 characters, counted as you see them: an emoji, a flag or an accented letter is one character.
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| Maximum | 300 characters |
|---|---|
| How it counts | Characters as you see them: an emoji or an accented letter is 1. Spaces and line breaks count. |
| English words that fit | 46–54 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Bluesky counts graphemes, the characters you see, so 👍🏽 is one.
- Links are shortened in the post’s display, but the counted length depends on the text in your post.
Best length vs the maximum
- Three hundred characters is about two sentences; use threads for more.
- Add alt text to images: it does not count toward the post.
Questions and answers
How many characters is a Bluesky post?
300.
Do emoji count as two on Bluesky?
No, each emoji counts as one character.