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Word Counter for LinkedIn Posts
Track your LinkedIn post length. The limit is 3,000 characters, but only the first 210 show before the "see more" cutoff. Plan your hook carefully.
LinkedIn posts give you significantly more room than Twitter, allowing up to 3,000 characters. However, catching attention is difficult because the platform hides everything after the first 210 characters behind a "...see more" link. This counter helps you optimize both your total length and your opening hook.
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LinkedIn Post Limit
💡 LinkedIn truncates posts after roughly 3 lines or ~210 characters. Put an irresistible hook in those first three lines to encourage readers to click "...see more".
Mastering the LinkedIn Hook
The LinkedIn algorithm strongly rewards "dwell time" (how long someone spends looking at your post). To increase dwell time, you must get users to click the "...see more" button. That button appears after roughly 210 characters or 3 lines of text. Your first three lines need a strong hook, a pattern interrupt, or a compelling stat to earn that click.
Formatting for Readability
No one wants to read a giant wall of text on their phone. The most successful LinkedIn creators utilize frequent line breaks, short paragraphs (1-2 sentences max), bullet points, and strategic emojis to make their posts highly scannable. Our tool counts every line break as a character, ensuring your formatted text will still fit within the 3,000 character allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LinkedIn post character limit?â–¾
LinkedIn allows up to 3,000 characters per standard feed post (update). This is roughly 400-500 words depending on word length. If you need to write more, you should use LinkedIn Articles which allow up to 125,000 characters.
What is the best post length for LinkedIn reach?â–¾
Data shows that posts between 1,200 and 1,700 characters tend to generate the highest engagement on LinkedIn. This provides enough depth to show expertise but is short enough to be consumed quickly.
How long should a LinkedIn article be?â–¾
LinkedIn Articles can be up to 125,000 characters long. However, the best performing articles on the platform typically range between 1,500 and 2,000 words (about 10,000-15,000 characters). This length establishes thought leadership while maintaining reader interest.
Does LinkedIn have a word count tool?â–¾
No, LinkedIn does not provide a built-in word or character counter when drafting standard posts, though it will stop you from typing once you hit 3,000 characters. Using an external tool like ours allows you to measure both your hook length and total length.
What is the LinkedIn connection request limit?â–¾
When sending a personalized connection request on LinkedIn, you are limited to exactly 300 characters. This means you must be concise: state who you are, why you are connecting, and a professional closing within about 40-50 words.