LinkedIn Character Counter
Count against LinkedIn's 3,000-character post limit, 220-character headline, and 2,600-character About section, with a live 'see more' fold indicator.
Regular feed posts allow up to 3,000 characters; the feed folds after ~210.
3,000 remaining
“see more” at ~210
Live preview: where the fold falls
Your Name
Your headline · Company
Your post content will appear here...
The preview shows the LinkedIn desktop feed, including the “see more” fold. Put your hook in the first ~210 characters.
LinkedIn character limits
- 3,000Feed post. The “see more” fold appears after ~210 characters.
- 220Profile headline.
- 2,600Profile About / summary section.
How it works
Simple and instant
Pick the field
Choose whether you're writing a feed post (3,000), a headline (220), or your About section (2,600). The limit and warnings adjust automatically.
Type or paste your text
The counter updates live. For posts, a fold indicator tells you whether your text runs past the 'see more' cut-off at ~210 characters.
Trim to fit and hook before the fold
Stay under the limit, and for posts make sure your most compelling line lands in the first ~210 characters so it shows before readers click 'see more'.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is LinkedIn's character limit for posts?
LinkedIn allows up to 3,000 characters for a regular feed post. Articles (long-form) have no fixed character limit. This counter counts standard characters: each Unicode code point counts as one, which matches how LinkedIn displays your post.
Where does the LinkedIn 'see more' fold appear?
In the desktop feed, LinkedIn truncates a post after roughly 3 lines, around 210 characters, depending on line breaks and screen width. Everything after that is hidden behind a 'see more' link. The counter flags when your text crosses that fold so you can front-load your hook.
What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?
Your profile headline (the line under your name) is limited to 220 characters. Select 'Headline' in this counter to check your text against that limit.
What is the LinkedIn About section limit?
The profile About / summary section allows up to 2,600 characters. Select 'About / summary' in the counter to count against it. Use the first two lines wisely: they're what visitors see before clicking 'see more' on your profile too.
Does LinkedIn count emoji or links differently?
For regular posts, LinkedIn uses a straightforward character count: most characters count as one, though some emoji may count as two depending on normalisation. Unlike X, LinkedIn does not shorten URLs to a fixed length, so a long link counts its full length. This counter uses the standard character count that matches LinkedIn's display.
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