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Character Counter for Bluesky
Bluesky allows 300 characters per post — a bit more than X, but with one important difference: there is no link shortener, so URLs count at full length. This counter checks your Bluesky budget live and shows the post in a Bluesky preview.
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Open in PostPublifyBluesky limits & guidelines at a glance
- Post limit: 300 characters — emojis count once, no weighting.
- Links count at full length — there is no built-in shortener like t.co on X.
- Alt text for images is counted separately and costs no post budget — accessibility is a community standard on Bluesky.
- Threads (replies to your own post) are the usual route for longer content.
Frequently asked questions
- How many characters does a Bluesky post allow?
- 300 characters per post — 20 more than the X standard. Emojis count once (1 character); there is no weighting like on X.
- How does Bluesky count links?
- At full length — Bluesky has no automatic shortener like t.co. A long URL can eat a large chunk of your 300 characters. Tip: attach the link as a card or keep the link text short.
- Does Bluesky have threads like X?
- Yes — replies to your own post work as a thread. If your message does not fit into 300 characters, a clean thread is the Bluesky community’s usual solution.
- How does the tone on Bluesky differ from X?
- Bluesky is smaller, more tech-savvy and conversation-driven — promotional broadcast posts stand out more than on X. Personal, direct wording tends to perform better (editorial assessment).