LinkedIn® Post Character Counter
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LinkedIn® character limits
A LinkedIn® post can have up to 3,000 characters, according to LinkedIn® Help. The counter above is set to that limit.
Comments allow about 1,250 characters. That number comes from third-party tests, not from LinkedIn®, so treat it as approximate.
This counter is for posts. It doesn't cover other fields, like your profile headline, messages or ads.
Why bold letters use more characters
Each styled letter is a Unicode symbol made of 2 characters. In our count, bold 𝗛𝗶 is 4 characters and plain Hi is 2. LinkedIn® doesn't publish how it counts these.
Styled letters count as 2 characters in LinkedIn® posts.
Where "…see more" cuts your post
LinkedIn® doesn't publish where "…see more" cuts a post, and the cut depends on screen width. Put your hook in the first lines.
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Questions
What is the character limit for a LinkedIn® post?
3,000 characters, according to LinkedIn® Help. The counter above shows how many you've used.
Do bold letters use more characters?
Yes. Each styled letter counts as 2 characters, so a post with a lot of bold fills the limit faster.
What is the limit for comments?
About 1,250 characters. LinkedIn® doesn't publish this number, so treat it as approximate.
Where does "…see more" cut my post?
LinkedIn® doesn't publish the cut-off, and it depends on screen width. Put your hook in the first lines.