LinkedIn Character Counter
Count characters for your LinkedIn posts in real time. LinkedIn's character limit is 3,000 — but only the first 210 characters show before "see more." This tool tracks both so you can nail the hook and the full post.
Post
Good0/3000
characters used
Only the first 210 characters show before 'see more'.
Post preview (hook)
Good0/210
characters used
What people see before clicking 'see more' — make it count.
Headline
Good0/220
characters used
Shows on your profile and in search results.
About / Summary
Good0/2600
characters used
Only first 300 characters show before 'see more'.
LinkedIn Character Limits — Everything You Need to Know
What is LinkedIn's post character limit?
LinkedIn allows up to 3,000 characters per post. However, only the first 210 characters are visible before the 'see more' button appears. Your opening line determines whether someone keeps reading or scrolls past.
What is the LinkedIn character limit for posts in 2025?
The LinkedIn post character limit is 3,000 characters. This has been consistent and applies to all post types including text posts, posts with images, and posts with links.
How many characters does LinkedIn show before 'see more'?
LinkedIn shows approximately 210 characters before truncating with a 'see more' link. This is your hook — write this section as if it's the only part people will read, because for many it will be.
What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?
Your LinkedIn headline can be up to 220 characters. It appears below your name on your profile and in search results. Use the full space to describe what you do and who you help.
What is the LinkedIn About / Summary character limit?
LinkedIn's About section (formerly called Summary) allows up to 2,600 characters. Only the first 300 characters show before 'see more', so lead with your strongest statement.
What is the LinkedIn comment character limit?
LinkedIn comments allow up to 1,250 characters. Comments are not truncated the same way posts are, but keeping comments concise and adding genuine value tends to perform better than long replies.
What is the LinkedIn article character limit?
LinkedIn articles (published through the newsletter/article feature) allow up to 125,000 characters — far more than a standard post. Article titles are limited to 100 characters.
What is the LinkedIn bio character limit?
LinkedIn's About / bio section allows up to 2,600 characters. Your headline (which appears directly under your name) has a separate 220 character limit.
Do hashtags count toward LinkedIn's character limit?
Yes, hashtags count toward your 3,000 character limit on LinkedIn. Place them at the end of your post to keep them out of the visible 210-character preview. LinkedIn recommends 3–5 relevant hashtags per post.
What is the LinkedIn connection request character limit?
LinkedIn connection request notes are limited to 300 characters. This is a tight limit — be direct about who you are and why you're connecting.
What is the LinkedIn word limit for posts?
LinkedIn doesn't enforce a word limit — only a character limit of 3,000. On average, 3,000 characters is roughly 450–500 words depending on word length and spacing.
What is the maximum character limit on LinkedIn?
The maximum LinkedIn post character limit is 3,000 characters. For headlines it's 220 characters, for the About section it's 2,600 characters, for comments it's 1,250 characters, and for connection notes it's 300 characters.
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