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Free LinkedIn Character Counter
See what shows before “see more”.
LinkedIn posts can be 3,000 characters, but only about the first 210 show before “see more”. Paste yours to see the count, the cut and how it looks in the feed.
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Every character counts, including spaces, emojis and line breaks.
Counted in your browser: nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Alder & Co.
4,820 followers · 2h
We almost didn’t bring this blend back. Last autumn it sold out in nine days, and we weren’t sure we could roast enough of it in small batches to keep up
About 210 characters show before “see more”, so the first line has to do the work.
How it works
How to use the LinkedIn Character Counter
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Pick what you’re writing
Post, headline, About or comment: each has its own limit on LinkedIn.
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Type or paste
The count updates as you type, the way LinkedIn counts.
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Check the fit
See what’s left, where the text gets cut with “more”, and how it looks.
LinkedIn limits
LinkedIn limits
The counter follows these, so the number you see is the number the network sees.
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Post: 3,000
Spaces, emojis and line breaks count.
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About 210 before “see more”
Fewer on phones, and line breaks cut sooner. The first line has to earn the click.
- 3
Headline 220, About 2,600
Your profile’s two main fields.
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Comment: 1,250
Room for a real answer, not an essay.
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LinkedIn Character Counter FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is the LinkedIn post limit?
3,000 characters.
Is the LinkedIn character counter free?
Yes, and it works without signing up. It counts in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere.
How many characters show before “see more”?
About 210, often fewer on phones or when the post has line breaks early.
How long can a LinkedIn headline be?
220 characters.
How long can the About section be?
2,600 characters.
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