LinkedIn Character Limits (2026)
Updated 2026-06-13
The short answer: a LinkedIn post allows 3,000 characters, the headline 220, the About section 2,600, a connection note 300, and a comment 1,250. Only about the first 210 characters of a post show on desktop before “…see more”.
Use the counter below to check your own text against any of these limits in real time.
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Every LinkedIn character limit
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Post / feed update | 3,000 |
| Post visible before “…see more” (desktop) | ~210 |
| Post visible before “…see more” (mobile) | ~140 |
| Profile headline | 220 |
| About / summary | 2,600 |
| Connection request note | 300 |
| Comment | 1,250 |
| Company page tagline | 120 |
Why the “…see more” cut matters most
The 3,000-character limit is generous, but the number that actually drives engagement is the ~210-character preview. Everything above that line is what readers decide on. Lead with your hook, keep it above the cut, and save detail for below.
To see exactly where your post truncates, use the See-More Preview. To add emphasis to your hook, use the Text Formatter.
Tips for staying within limits
- Headlines: 220 characters is enough for role + value + keywords. Front-load the keywords recruiters search.
- About: you have 2,600 characters, but the first 2–3 lines are what shows before “see more” on your profile too. Make them count.
- Connection notes: 300 characters is tight. Skip the pitch; give one specific reason to connect.
- Emojis count: every emoji and line break counts toward the limit.