# LinkedIn character limit

> LinkedIn posts can be up to 3,000 characters, with about 210 visible before 'see more'. Headlines allow 220 characters and the About section 2,600.

Canonical: https://tesselith.com/free-tools/character-counter/linkedin

| What | Limit |
| --- | --- |
| Post | 3,000 |
| Visible before 'see more' | ~210 |
| Comment | 1,250 |
| Headline | 220 |
| About section | 2,600 |
| Company Page post | 3,000 |

- The first two lines decide whether people expand the post; lead with the point.
- Short paragraphs and line breaks read better than one long block.
- Put links in the post body sparingly; long posts with a clear takeaway tend to travel further.

## Questions people ask

### What is the LinkedIn post character limit?

3,000 characters for posts on profiles and Company Pages. About 210 show before 'see more'.

### What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?

220 characters.

### What is the LinkedIn comment character limit?

1,250 characters.

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