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LinkedIn post character limit
A LinkedIn post can be up to 3,000 characters. In the feed only about the first 210 characters show before “…see more” on a computer, and about 140 on a phone, so the opening has to earn the click.
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| Maximum | 3,000 characters |
|---|---|
| Best length | 1–210 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 | 461–545 |
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, emoji, line breaks and hashtags.
- Links count as typed; LinkedIn may show a preview card for the first link.
Best length vs the maximum
- Open with one or two short lines that make a promise or a point.
- Use short paragraphs with line breaks; walls of text are skipped.
- Three hashtags or fewer is plenty.
Questions and answers
How long can a LinkedIn post be?
3,000 characters.
How many characters show before “see more” on LinkedIn?
About 210, often three lines, depending on the screen.
How long can a LinkedIn article be?
Articles are much longer than posts; use an article for anything that needs more than 3,000 characters.