Free LinkedIn Character Counter
Count characters, words, and lines, and check your text against every LinkedIn limit and the mobile see-more cutoff.
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Hook before the “see more” cut0 / 210
On mobile LinkedIn hides everything after about 210 characters behind “see more”. Make sure your hook lands inside this:
Your first 210 characters appear here.
Post0 / 3,000
Headline0 / 220
About / summary0 / 2,600
Comment0 / 1,250
Connection note0 / 300
LinkedIn character limits
Every limit the counter checks, in one place.
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| Post | 3,000 chars |
| Headline | 220 chars |
| About / summary | 2,600 chars |
| Comment | 1,250 chars |
| Connection request note | 300 chars |
| Company page tagline | 120 chars |
The limit is the maximum, not the target. For posts, the hook in the first ~210 characters (before the mobile “see more”) matters more than the total. Check how it looks with the post preview tool.
Frequently asked questions
Everything about LinkedIn character limits.
How many characters can a LinkedIn post have?
A LinkedIn post can be up to 3,000 characters. Most high-performing posts are far shorter, usually between 1,200 and 1,500 characters, because shorter posts are easier to read and finish. The counter shows exactly where you stand against the 3,000 limit.
How many characters before LinkedIn shows "see more"?
On mobile, LinkedIn cuts a post off at about 210 characters and hides the rest behind a "see more" link (a bit more on desktop). Your hook has to land inside those first ~210 characters, so this tool shows you exactly what is visible before the cut.
What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?
The LinkedIn headline limit is 220 characters. It is prime searchable real estate that follows you everywhere on LinkedIn, so it is worth using most of it well rather than leaving it as just your job title.
How long can the LinkedIn About section be?
The About (summary) section allows up to 2,600 characters. You rarely need all of them; three to five short paragraphs is usually plenty, and the first two lines matter most because LinkedIn truncates the rest behind a "see more".
What is the LinkedIn comment character limit?
LinkedIn comments can be up to 1,250 characters. Connection request notes are much shorter, around 300 characters, so this tool checks your text against both.
Does the counter include spaces and emojis?
The main character count includes spaces, which is how LinkedIn counts toward its limits. The tool also shows a separate count without spaces. Emojis and other special characters are counted the way a browser counts them, which is close to how LinkedIn treats them for the limit.
Is this LinkedIn character counter free?
Yes, completely free with no signup. Type or paste your text and it counts live and checks every LinkedIn limit. Use it as often as you like.
What is the ideal length for a LinkedIn post?
The limit is 3,000 characters, but that is the maximum, not the target. Posts around 1,200 to 1,500 characters tend to perform best for engagement, and short posts under 500 characters work well for a quick thought or question. The hook in the first ~210 characters matters more than the total length.
Related
- LinkedIn character limits, the full reference for every limit this tool checks.
- LinkedIn post preview shows how your post lands in the feed, including the see-more cut.
- LinkedIn text formatter adds bold and italic without breaking your character budget.
- LinkedIn headline generator writes headlines that fit the 220-character limit.
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