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LinkedIn Character Counter
Count characters against every LinkedIn field limit — post, headline, About section, comment, and more. Includes truncation preview for posts and About sections.
LinkedIn truncates posts at ~210 characters with "…see more" on mobile.
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LinkedIn character limits (2026)
| Field | Limit | Truncation | Sweet spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post | 3,000 | ~210 | 1,300–2,000 |
| Headline | 220 | — | 120–220 |
| About / Summary | 2,600 | ~350 | 800–2,600 |
| Comment | 1,250 | — | — |
| First Name | 20 | — | — |
| Last Name | 40 | — | — |
| Custom Profile URL | 30 | — | — |
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