LinkedIn character counter
Check your LinkedIn post against the 3,000-character limit in real time. Free, no signup.
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Counts are approximate (some networks count URLs, emoji or certain characters differently) and limits can change — verify current limits before publishing.
LinkedIn character limits (2026)
Staying within LinkedIn's post limit keeps your message from being cut off — and front-loading the important part still matters, since LinkedIn often truncates the preview well before the hard limit. Limits change over time and can vary by account type, so always verify the current figure.
LinkedIn character counter, answered
What is the LinkedIn character limit?
LinkedIn's post limit is 3,000 characters. Headline: 220, About: 2,600. Limits can change, so verify before publishing.
How do I count characters for LinkedIn?
Paste or type your text into the counter above. It counts characters in real time and warns you when you go over the LinkedIn limit.
Does this LinkedIn character counter count spaces and emoji?
Yes — it counts spaces, and counts emoji as best it can by code point. Note that LinkedIn may count some characters, URLs or emoji differently, so treat the count as a close approximation.
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