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Threads character limit
A Threads post can be up to 500 characters. Since September 2025 you can also attach a longer text of up to 10,000 characters to a post, or add posts to a thread.
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| Maximum | 500 characters |
|---|---|
| Text attachment on a post | 10,000 |
| 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 | 76–90 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Every character counts, including spaces and emoji.
- Links count with their full length.
Best length vs the maximum
- Lead with the point; the feed moves fast.
- For longer writing, use a text attachment or split it into a thread of short posts.
Questions and answers
How many characters can a Threads post have?
500.
How many words fit in a Threads post?
About 76 to 90 words.