Threads Character Limit (2026)
Quick Answer
Threads by Meta allows posts up to 500 characters. This is shorter than a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) which allows 280 characters for free users but up to 25,000 for Premium subscribers.
All Threads Character Limits
| Content | Limit |
|---|---|
| Threads post | 500 characters |
| Threads bio | 150 characters |
| Threads username | 30 characters |
| Threads reply | 500 characters |
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What is the Threads character limit?
The Threads character limit is 500 for standard posts. See the table above for limits on other content types like bios, usernames, and titles.
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