LinkedIn · verified 15 September 2026
LinkedIn post character limit & counter
Paste your text and see it counted live against LinkedIn’s 3,000-character limit — and the length that actually performs. No sign-up.
Quick answer LinkedIn allows 3,000 characters per post. For engagement, the ideal length is 700–1,200 characters. Paste your text into the live counter below to check it.
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Ideal: 700–1,200 characters
LinkedIn character limit — the key facts
- Up to 3,000 characters per post.
- About 140 characters show on mobile before the “…see more” cut-off.
- Posts of roughly 700–1,200 characters tend to perform best.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Character limit | 3,000 |
| Visible before “more” | ~140 on mobile before “…see more” |
| Ideal length | 700–1,200 characters |
| Hashtags | 3–5 |
Other LinkedIn character limits
| Where | Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Post in a LinkedIn group | 3,000 | LinkedIn docs |
| Comment in a LinkedIn group | 1,250 | LinkedIn docs |
| Connection request note | 200 | LinkedIn docs |
| InMail subject / message | 200 / 1,900 | LinkedIn docs |
| Custom profile URL | 3 to 100 | LinkedIn docs |
LinkedIn character limit FAQs
What is the LinkedIn post character limit?
A LinkedIn post allows up to 3,000 characters. On mobile, only about the first 140 characters show before “…see more,” so your opening line matters most.
What is the ideal length for a LinkedIn post?
Posts of roughly 700–1,200 characters perform best — enough room for a real point without losing the reader. The 3,000 limit is a ceiling, not a target.
How many hashtags should I use on LinkedIn?
Three to five relevant hashtags is a good rule of thumb on LinkedIn.
What is the LinkedIn comment character limit?
LinkedIn's help pages state a 1,250-character limit for comments in LinkedIn groups. For comments on regular feed posts, LinkedIn doesn't publish a number, so treat 1,250 as the safe length.
How long can a LinkedIn connection note be?
A personal note on a connection request can be up to 200 characters. An InMail allows a 200-character subject line and a 1,900-character message.
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