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Discord character counter

Count your Discord message against the 2,000-character limit (4,000 with Nitro).

Discord messages are capped at 2,000 characters for regular accounts and 4,000 for Nitro subscribers. Markdown formatting characters count, and over-limit text is offered back to you as a file attachment instead.

Discord character limits

Message2,000 characters
Message (Nitro)4,000 characters
Embed description (bots)4,096 characters
Channel topic1,024 characters

What counts, and what doesn't

  • Markdown syntax (asterisks, backticks, brackets) counts toward the limit.
  • Paste something over the cap and Discord offers to send it as a .txt attachment instead of a message.
  • Announcement-channel posts follow the same message limits as any other channel.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Discord character limit?

2,000 characters per message on a regular account, 4,000 with Nitro.

Do formatting characters count?

Yes. Bold markers, code fences, and link syntax all count as typed characters.

How do I post something longer than 2,000 characters?

Split it into multiple messages, use a thread, or let Discord attach it as a text file. For community announcements, shorter messages get read more anyway.

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