Social media
LinkedIn post character limit
A LinkedIn post can be up to 3,000 characters, for both personal profiles and company pages.
Visible length: LinkedIn shows about 210 characters on desktop and about 140 on mobile before "see more".
LinkedIn post character counter
Paste your text to check it against the 3,000 character limit. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
LinkedIn post facts
- Spaces, emojis, hashtags and line breaks all count toward the 3,000.
- LinkedIn articles are a separate format with a much higher limit, for long-form writing.
Tips
Writing a better LinkedIn post
- Write your hook to fit in about 140 characters so it works on mobile too.
- Use short lines and white space. Dense paragraphs get scrolled past.
FAQ
LinkedIn post: common questions
What is the LinkedIn post character limit?+
A LinkedIn post can be up to 3,000 characters, for both personal profiles and company pages.
Do spaces and emojis count toward the LinkedIn post 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 post is over 3,000 characters?+
LinkedIn will not accept more than 3,000 characters, so the extra text is blocked or cut off. Check the length before you paste it in.
How much of a LinkedIn post is visible?+
LinkedIn shows about 210 characters on desktop and about 140 on mobile before "see more".
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
Counting words instead? Use the Word and Character Counter or see how many pages any word count fills.