LinkedIn character counter
Check your LinkedIn post against the 3,000-character limit and the 210-character 'see more' fold.
A LinkedIn post can be up to 3,000 characters, but only roughly the first 210 characters show in the feed before the 'see more' fold. The first sentence does most of the work: write a hook that survives the fold, then use the remaining space for the substance.
LinkedIn character limits
What counts, and what doesn't
- Only about 210 characters (roughly the first three lines) are visible in the feed before readers must click 'see more'.
- Line breaks count as characters. Heavily spaced 'broetry' posts burn budget fast.
- Hashtags count toward the 3,000 limit like normal text.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a LinkedIn post be?
3,000 characters. Longer thinking belongs in a LinkedIn article, which allows around 110,000 characters.
How much of a LinkedIn post shows before 'see more'?
Roughly 210 characters, about the first three lines. Put the hook there; most readers never expand the post.
What is the ideal LinkedIn post length?
Posts between about 900 and 1,900 characters tend to perform well because they signal substance without demanding a long read. More important than total length is a first line strong enough to earn the 'see more' click.
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