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LinkedIn comment character limit
1,250characters maximum
A LinkedIn comment can be up to 1,250 characters.
LinkedIn comment character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 1,250 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
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Good to know
LinkedIn comment facts
- Long comments are collapsed behind a "see more" link in the thread.
- Thoughtful comments on popular posts are one of the fastest ways to get profile views.
Tips
Writing a better LinkedIn comment
- Add a point of view or an example rather than a generic "Great post".
- Two to four sentences is usually enough to stand out.
FAQ
LinkedIn comment: common questions
What is the LinkedIn comment character limit?+
A LinkedIn comment can be up to 1,250 characters.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the LinkedIn comment limit?+
Yes. Spaces, punctuation, line breaks and emojis all count. The counter on this page counts each emoji as one character.
What happens if a LinkedIn comment is over 1,250 characters?+
LinkedIn will not accept more than 1,250 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
Limits last checked October 2026. Platforms change them from time to time, so check the LinkedIn editor if a number looks off.
Other character limits
LinkedIn post: 3,000LinkedIn headline: 220LinkedIn About section: 2,600X (Twitter) post: 280X (Twitter) bio: 160X (Twitter) display name: 50All character limits →
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