What character limit does Twitter impose on tweets?

The correct character limit that Twitter imposes on tweets is 280 characters. This limit was established to give users more flexibility in expressing their thoughts while still maintaining the essence of concise communication that Twitter is known for. Originally, when Twitter was first launched, the limit was indeed 140 characters, which mirrored the character limit of SMS messages at the time. The increase to 280 characters, implemented in November 2017, aimed to allow users to provide more context and detail in their tweets without the constraint of brevity. This adjustment has helped enrich conversations on the platform while still encouraging succinctness.