Check your LinkedIn post, headline, or About section against the official limits using the counter above.
LinkedIn Character Limits in 2026
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Post | 3,000 characters |
| Post visible before “…see more” | ~210 characters (~140 on mobile) |
| Headline | 220 characters |
| About / summary | 2,600 characters |
| Connection request note | 300 characters |
| Article headline | 100 characters |
| Comment | 1,250 characters |
Limits verified as of July 2026. Platforms change limits occasionally — if you spot one that moved, let us know.
The “See More” Fold Decides Your Reach
Only the first ~210 characters of a post (less on mobile) are visible before the “…see more” link. LinkedIn measures whether people click to expand — so your opening line has one job: earn the click. Start with the tension, the result, or the question, never the backstory.
Writing Tips per Format
- Posts: short paragraphs (1–2 lines) with white space dramatically improve read-through on mobile.
- Headline: you have 220 characters — use more than a job title. “Role | who you help | how” is a proven pattern.
- About section: the first ~300 characters show before “see more”; open with your strongest claim, not “I am a passionate professional”.
- Connection notes: 300 characters forces focus — one sentence of context, one reason to connect.
Is longer or shorter better for LinkedIn posts?
Both work — what matters is the hook before the fold. Data-heavy stories can run 1,500–3,000 characters, while sharp one-liners also perform. Weak first lines fail at any length.
Do hashtags count toward the 3,000-character limit?
Yes — hashtags, mentions, and links all consume characters like normal text. Three to five targeted hashtags at the end of the post is the sweet spot; more starts to look like noise.