// Professional Networking
Character Counter for LinkedIn
Check your LinkedIn character counts. Ensure your posts, articles, and profile summaries fit perfectly within LinkedIn's strict limits.
LinkedIn enforces strict character counts across every text field on their platform, from your profile headline down to individual comments. This counter helps you track your text length against these limits so you never get cut off mid-sentence.
LinkedIn Post Limit
💡 The "...see more" button appears at roughly 210 characters. Make those first characters irresistible.
LinkedIn Limits
Optimizing LinkedIn Profile Character Limits
Your headline (220 characters) and your about summary (2,600 characters) are the most important SEO fields on LinkedIn. Utilizing as much of this space as possible to insert relevant industry keywords dramatically increases your visibility to recruiters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LinkedIn post character limit?â–¾
LinkedIn allows a maximum of 3,000 characters per standard post (update).
What is the limit for a LinkedIn connection request note?â–¾
When you send a customized invitation to connect, you are strictly limited to 300 characters. You must be brief and to the point.
When does a LinkedIn post truncate?â–¾
A post on the LinkedIn feed is typically truncated after about 3 to 5 lines, or roughly 210 characters. A "...see more" link is added for the rest.