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LinkedIn Character Counter

Free LinkedIn character counter with real-time limit tracking for posts, headlines, about sections, and connection messages. Know exactly how your content fits.

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"See more" cutoff0 / 210
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Headline0 / 220
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About0 / 2600
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Connection0 / 300
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LinkedIn Character Limits

Every LinkedIn content type has a different character limit. Here's the complete reference.

3,000 chars

Post Body

The maximum length for a LinkedIn post. Most effective posts are 1,200-1,500 characters.

~210 chars

"See More" Cutoff

Only this many characters show in the feed. Your hook must live here.

220 chars

Headline

Your profile headline — visible in search results and on your profile card.

2,600 chars

About Section

Your profile's about/summary section. Use it to tell your professional story.

300 chars

Connection Note

The personalized note when sending a connection request.

1,250 chars

Comment

LinkedIn post comments. Keep them concise for better engagement.

How to Use the LinkedIn Character Counter

Track your LinkedIn content length in real time and optimize for maximum visibility.

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Enter your text

Type or paste your LinkedIn post, headline, about section, or connection message.

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Monitor limits

Watch real-time progress rings update for each LinkedIn content type.

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Optimize your hook

Keep your strongest message within 210 characters — the "see more" cutoff.

Copy & post

Click Copy Text, then paste into LinkedIn. Your content fits perfectly.

Tips for LinkedIn Post Optimization

Make every character count with these proven strategies.

Hook in 210 characters

Your first 210 characters are visible before "see more". Start with a compelling question, bold statement, or surprising statistic.

Use white space

Break your post into short paragraphs with blank lines between them. Wall-of-text posts get skipped.

Hashtags at the end

Place 3-5 relevant hashtags at the bottom of your post. They count toward the character limit but shouldn't clutter your message.

End with a CTA

Ask a question or prompt action. Posts with a clear call-to-action get significantly more comments.

Format key text

Use our LinkedIn Text Formatter to add bold, italic, and strikethrough to make your posts visually stand out.

Optimal post length

LinkedIn research shows posts between 1,200 and 1,500 characters tend to get the most engagement. Use this counter to hit that sweet spot.

Get Character Counting Built In

The Post Text Formatter Chrome extension includes a built-in character counter with visual progress rings — right inside LinkedIn. Plus 20+ text formatting styles, live post preview, and more:

  • Per-platform character limits — LinkedIn, X, Threads, Facebook, Bluesky
  • Visual progress ring — color-coded warnings at 90% and over limit
  • One-click trim — auto-truncate to the limit with undo
  • 20+ text formatting styles — bold, italic, strikethrough, and more
  • Live post preview — see how your post looks before publishing
  • Drafts & folders — save post ideas and organize with tags
Add to Chrome — It's Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the character limit for LinkedIn posts?
LinkedIn posts have a 3,000 character limit. However, only the first ~210 characters are visible in the feed — the rest is hidden behind a "see more" link. To maximize engagement, place your strongest hook within those first 210 characters.
How does the 'see more' cutoff affect LinkedIn engagement?
The "see more" cutoff hides content beyond the first ~210 characters in the LinkedIn feed. Posts with compelling hooks in those first 210 characters get more clicks to expand, which signals engagement to LinkedIn's algorithm and increases reach.
What are all the LinkedIn character limits?
LinkedIn character limits: Posts — 3,000 characters. "See more" cutoff — ~210 characters. Profile headline — 220 characters. About section — 2,600 characters. Connection request note — 300 characters. Comments — 1,250 characters. InMail messages — 2,000 characters.
What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?
LinkedIn headlines have a 220 character limit. Your headline appears under your name on your profile and in search results, making it one of the most important elements for personal branding.
Is this LinkedIn character counter free?
Yes, completely free with no registration, no limits, and no ads. The Post Text Formatter Chrome extension also includes a built-in character counter with visual progress rings for LinkedIn and 4 other platforms.
Does this counter work for other platforms?
This tool focuses on LinkedIn limits, but you can use it to count characters for any text. The Post Text Formatter Chrome extension includes built-in character counters for LinkedIn (3,000), X/Twitter (280), Threads (500), Facebook (63,206), and Bluesky (300).

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