LinkedIn Character Counter
Count characters for LinkedIn posts, headlines, About sections, comments and connection notes, and see where your post gets cut off.
Limits last checked: 2026-09-28
Field
- Characters
- 0 / 3000
- Remaining
- 3000 characters
- Words
- 0
- Lines
- 0
Does it fit?
- Post: Fits
- Headline: Fits
- About section: Fits
- Comment: Fits
- Connection request note: Free: 200, Premium: 300
Your Name· 1st
Your headline
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Approximate. LinkedIn's real cutoff can vary by device and font.
LinkedIn character limits
The current limits for each field. Last checked 2026-09-28.
| Field | Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Post | 3000 | https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a528176 |
| Headline | 220 | Checked experimentally |
| About section | 2600 | Checked experimentally |
| Comment | 1260 | Checked experimentally |
| Connection request note | Free: 200, Premium: 300 | https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a6239760 |
How to use the counter
- Paste or type your text.
- Pick the field you're writing for.
- Check the count and the preview, then copy the text.
What the post preview shows
LinkedIn shows only the top of a long post in the feed, then a "…more" link. So the first lines do most of the work. The preview cuts your text after three lines so you can rewrite the opening before you post. It's an approximation. Check important posts on your phone too.
Want bold or italic text? Use the LinkedIn text formatter.
FAQs
What is the LinkedIn character limit for a post?
Posts can be up to 3000 characters.
How long can a LinkedIn headline be?
A headline can be up to 220 characters.
What is the character limit for the About section?
The About section can be up to 2600 characters.
How many characters can a connection request note have?
A connection note can be up to 200 characters on a free account and 300 on Premium. LinkedIn can change limits, so check the 'last checked' date above.
Does this counter count emoji the way LinkedIn does?
Not necessarily. This counter counts each visible character once. LinkedIn may count emoji and styled text differently, so leave some room if you're close to a limit.
Is my text saved?
No. The counter runs in your browser, and what you type isn't sent anywhere.
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