How long can an X bio be?
Your bio on X can be up to 160 characters, about two short sentences. Your display name, location and website each have their own fields, so you don't need to spend bio characters on them.
X can count an emoji or special character as two, so if you use several, leave a little room. Each idea here shows its length against the limit.
What makes a good X bio
People decide whether to follow in a second or two, often from a reply or a quote post. Your bio has to answer one question fast: what do I get if I follow this account?
- Say what you do in plain words. Indie developer beats builder of things.
- Name your topics, so people know what you post about.
- Add one line of personality or proof.
- End with what to do next, if you have a link to share.
Pick a voice that matches your posts
X is more casual and opinionated than LinkedIn, and more text-led than Instagram. Friendly bios invite replies. Bold ones suit people building an audience around a strong point of view. Minimal bios work for designers, writers and anyone whose posts speak for themselves.
Funny bios fit when your feed is funny, but they still need to say what you post about. A joke with no topic leaves people guessing.
Help people find you
X search looks at names and bios, so your words matter. If you want to be found for product design or Seattle real estate, say it plainly rather than in a clever phrase.
Your website field holds one link. If you have more to share, a link-in-bio page lets that one link lead to all of them. Then pin a post that shows your best work, so your bio and your pinned post tell the same story.
Bio examples by type
A few patterns to borrow, then make your own:
- Creator: Indie developer in Berlin. Building SaaS in public. Weekly notes below.
- Expert: Tax accountant for freelancers. Plain-English threads on keeping more of what you earn.
- Business: Small-batch coffee roasters in Austin. Fresh beans every Monday.
- Personal: Nurse, runner, weekend baker. Posting about all three.
Frequently asked questions
How many characters can a Twitter bio have?
160 on X. Your display name has its own limit of 50 characters, and location and website have separate fields.
Can I use line breaks in my X bio?
Usually, yes, when you edit your bio in the app. Each line break counts as a character, so use them sparingly.
Is it still called a Twitter bio?
The app is now called X, but plenty of people still search for Twitter bios. The limit and the tips are the same.
Should I put hashtags in my X bio?
One can work if it's a tag your community actually uses. More than that looks cluttered, and plain keywords do the same job for search.