What is the LinkedIn post character limit?

LinkedIn posts have a 3,000-character limit. Only the first ~210 characters show before the 'see more' fold, so front-load your hook.

What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?

LinkedIn professional headlines are limited to 220 characters. This appears directly under your name on your profile.

What is the LinkedIn connection note limit?

Connection request notes are limited to 300 characters. Keep them concise and personalized for the best acceptance rate.

Does LinkedIn count emojis differently?

Most emojis count as 2 characters on LinkedIn. Some complex emojis may count as even more.

LinkedIn Character Counter

Check your LinkedIn post, article headline, and connection note character limits before publishing.

Post

0 / 3,000

Headline

0 / 220

Connection Note

0 / 300

About This Tool

Check your LinkedIn post, headline, and connection note character limits before publishing. Our free LinkedIn character counter ensures your content fits perfectly — 3,000 characters for posts, 220 for headlines, and 300 for connection notes.

How to Use

1Choose the field — Post, Headline, or Connection Note.
2Type or paste your LinkedIn text.
3The counter shows your current character count vs. the limit in real time.
4Use the progress bar to see how close you are to the limit.
5Copy your text when ready to publish.

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