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LinkedIn headline character limit
A LinkedIn headline can be up to 220 characters. It shows next to your name in search, comments and invitations, often shortened, so lead with what you do.
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| Maximum | 220 characters |
|---|---|
| How it counts | Characters as you see them: an emoji or an accented letter is 1. Spaces and line breaks count. |
| English words that fit | 33–40 |
Last reviewed October 2026. Platforms change their limits; when it matters, check the platform’s help pages.
What counts as a character
- Every character counts, including spaces, separators and emoji.
Best length vs the maximum
- Lead with your role and field, then what you help people do.
- Use words recruiters search for.
- Separators like | or · help, but do not let them turn it into a keyword list.
Questions and answers
How long can a LinkedIn headline be?
220 characters.
How long is the LinkedIn About section?
2,600 characters. See LinkedIn about.