Mastodon Character Limits by Instance

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Mastodon Character Limits by Instance

Automatic detection and display of instance-specific character limits
Mastodon instances set their own character limits - typically 500, but can be 1000, 5000, or even unlimited. Statuz detects your instance"s limit.

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How to Use

• 1Connect to mastodon.social (500 char limit)

• 2Open composer with Mastodon account

• 3See character counter: "500"

• 4Type 450 characters

• 5Counter shows: "50 remaining"

• 6Connect to different instance (1000 char limit)

• 7Open composer with new account

• 8Counter shows: "1000"

• 9Type 700 characters

• 10Counter shows: "300 remaining"

• 11Automatic limit detection

• 12Different limits for different instances

• 13Posting works up to instance limit

Key Features

• Automatic Detection - Queries instance for limit

• Variable Limits - 500, 1000, 5000, unlimited

• Per-Instance Counter - Shows correct limit per account

• Real-Time Display - Count updates as you type

• Multi-Account Support - Different limits for different accounts

• No Manual Configuration - Limit detected automatically

• Accurate Counting - Respects instance rules

• Warning Colors - Yellow/red as approaching limit

• Instance Query - API call fetches limit on connect

• Default Fallback - Assumes 500 if detection fails

• Unicode Counting - Proper character counting

• Update Detection - If instance changes limit, updates

• Cross-Instance - Manage accounts with different limits

Why It's Important

Mastodon's federated nature means different rules per instance. Statuz handles the complexity - you never need to remember or look up your instance's character limit.

Pro Tips

• mastodon.social: 500 characters (standard)

• Some instances: 1000, 5000, or unlimited

• Automatic detection: No configuration needed

• Multiple accounts: Each shows its instance limit

• Longer posts: Choose instance with higher limits

• Counter accurate: Trust the displayed limit

• Approaching limit: Watch color change to yellow/red

• Instance variation: Part of Mastodon's flexibility

• Server rules: Each instance sets own limits

• Statuz handles: Complexity transparent to you

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