LinkedIn Character Counter
LinkedIn posts support up to 3,000 characters, with the feed truncating at approximately 210 characters behind a "see more" prompt. Your opening line is critical. Short posts of 150–300 characters perform well for insights and announcements; long-form posts of 1,300–2,000 characters perform strongly for thought leadership. The mid-range tends to underperform.
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LinkedIn truncates posts at around 210 characters in the feed. A strong opening line determines whether readers click "see more". Posts of 1,300–2,000 characters also perform well for thought leadership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best character count for a LinkedIn post?
LinkedIn posts perform best at either end of the spectrum: short posts of 150–300 characters for quick insights, or long-form posts of 1,300–2,000 characters for in-depth thought leadership. The mid-range of 400–1,200 characters tends to underperform — it is too long to be skimmed but not detailed enough to be considered a full article.
Where does LinkedIn truncate the feed preview?
LinkedIn truncates the post preview at approximately 210 characters in the desktop feed and slightly less on mobile. The first sentence is critical — it must give enough value or intrigue to earn the "see more" click. Treat it like an email subject line: the entire post's performance depends on it.
Should LinkedIn posts use hashtags?
LinkedIn hashtags improve discoverability within the platform's topic feeds. Use 3–5 relevant hashtags placed at the end of your post. More than 5 starts to look spammy and can reduce reach. Unlike Instagram, hashtag stuffing does not work well on LinkedIn.
Is my text saved or stored anywhere?
No. All counting runs entirely inside your browser. Nothing you type is ever sent to our servers.