LinkedIn Character Counter
LinkedIn posts have a 3,000 character limit. More importantly, only the first 210 characters on desktop and 140 characters on mobile are visible before the "See More" button. This free LinkedIn character counter shows you real-time character count, how many you have left, and whether your opening hook is visible before the cutoff. Know exactly how long your post is before you publish.
How to use the LinkedIn Character Counter
Paste or type your post
Enter your LinkedIn post in the editor above. The character count updates live as you type.
Check your counts
The counter shows total characters, characters remaining until the 3,000 limit, and a progress bar that turns red when you approach the limit.
Check the See More cutoff
Switch to Preview mode to see exactly where LinkedIn cuts your post on mobile and desktop. Everything before the cutoff is your hook.
Edit and optimize
Trim your post if needed, or use the See More preview to make sure your best line is visible before the fold.
Why use PostFormatter for linkedin character counter
Real-time character counting
Character count updates instantly as you type: no need to paste into LinkedIn and check manually.
See More cutoff preview
See exactly where LinkedIn truncates your post on mobile (140 chars) and desktop (210 chars) so you can optimize your hook.
Word count included
Alongside character count, the tool also shows word count and a percentage of the 3,000 character limit used.
Works for all LinkedIn content
Use this counter for LinkedIn posts, connection messages (300 chars), headlines (220 chars), and About sections (2,600 chars).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters can a LinkedIn post have?
LinkedIn posts have a maximum of 3,000 characters including spaces, line breaks, hashtags, and emoji. If you exceed this limit LinkedIn will not allow you to publish the post.
How many characters show before "See More" on LinkedIn?
On desktop, LinkedIn shows approximately 210 characters before truncating with a "See More" link. On mobile the cutoff is around 140 characters. The exact cutoff depends on line breaks: LinkedIn counts visible lines, not just characters, so a post with short lines may truncate earlier.
Do emojis count as characters on LinkedIn?
Yes. On LinkedIn, most emojis count as 2 characters because they are encoded as Unicode surrogate pairs. This means a post with many emojis will hit the character limit faster than a plain text post.
Do hashtags count toward the LinkedIn character limit?
Yes. Hashtags are counted as regular characters in LinkedIn posts. A hashtag like #LinkedInTips counts as 14 characters toward the 3,000 character limit.
What is the LinkedIn connection message character limit?
LinkedIn connection request messages have a 300 character limit. InMail messages have a 2,000 character limit. LinkedIn profile headlines are limited to 220 characters, and the About section allows up to 2,600 characters.
Why should I care about the See More cutoff?
The first 140-210 characters of your LinkedIn post are the only part visible in the feed before a reader has to click "See More." This is your hook: the make-or-break moment. If your opening line is not compelling enough to earn a click, most people will scroll past. Use this character counter to make sure your best content appears before the cutoff.
This LinkedIn character counter is part of PostFormatter: the free tool for formatting LinkedIn posts with bold, italic, 17+ Unicode fonts, Hook Doctor, and more. Try the full formatter at postformatter.io.
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