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LinkedIn Character Counter
Optimize your LinkedIn posts, headlines, summaries, and profiles with our professional character counter. Maximize engagement and visibility.
Professional optimization
Engagement tips
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LinkedIn Character Counter
Great length!
Character Count0/3000
3000 characters remaining0% used
Content Analysis
Hashtags
0
Use 3-5 for posts
Mentions
0
Tag relevant people
Words
0
0 min read
Emojis
0
Use sparingly
Paragraphs
1
Break up long text
Readability
Concise
LinkedIn prefers concise posts
LinkedIn Character Limits (2025)
Post:3,000 chars
Headline:220 chars
Summary:2,600 chars
Job Title:100 chars
Comment:1,250 chars
Article Title:100 chars
LinkedIn Best Practices
- Keep posts under 1,300 characters for maximum engagement
- Use 3-5 relevant hashtags to increase discoverability
- Start with a hook - first line should grab attention
- Use line breaks to make content scannable
- Include a call-to-action to encourage engagement
- Maintain a professional tone while showing personality
LinkedIn Character Limits & Best Practices
Post Optimization
LinkedIn posts can be up to 3,000 characters, but posts under 1,300 characters get 60% more engagement. The first 150 characters are crucial.
Professional Headlines
Your 220-character headline is prime real estate. Use it to showcase your value proposition and include relevant keywords for searchability.
Complete LinkedIn Character Limits
- • Post: 3,000 characters (aim for under 1,300)
- • Headline: 220 characters
- • Summary: 2,600 characters
- • Job Title: 100 characters
- • Job Description: 2,000 characters
- • Company Description: 2,000 characters
- • Comment: 1,250 characters
- • Direct Message: 8,000 characters
LinkedIn Content Strategy
- 1. Hook in first line: Make it compelling for the feed
- 2. Use white space: Break text into digestible chunks
- 3. Include hashtags: 3-5 relevant professional hashtags
- 4. Tag strategically: Mention relevant connections
- 5. End with CTA: Ask questions to drive engagement
Professional Writing Tips
- • Be conversational: Professional doesn't mean robotic
- • Share insights: Provide value to your network
- • Tell stories: Personal anecdotes perform well
- • Use data: Statistics and metrics add credibility
- • Be consistent: Regular posting builds audience
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