You just wrote a great LinkedIn post. You paste it into LinkedIn and hit publish. Then you see the error message. Your post is too long. Now you have to cut words and rewrite sentences. It is frustrating.
Or worse, you post anyway and LinkedIn cuts off your ending. Your call to action disappears. Your carefully crafted closing line is gone.
This tool can fix that. Paste your text and see exactly how many characters you have used. Know instantly if you are within the limit or if you need to trim it down.
How to Use the LinkedIn Character Counter
The tool counts your characters as you type. It shows you exactly where you stand against LinkedIn's limits. Here is how to use it.
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Paste or type your text
Copy your post from wherever you wrote it. Or type directly into the tool. The counter updates instantly as you add or remove text.
- Step 02
Check your character count
Look at the number displayed. The tool shows how many characters you have used and how many you have left. You will see the limit for regular posts, company posts, messages, and your about section.
- Step 03
Edit if you are over the limit
If the number turns red, you are over the limit. Trim your text until it turns green. The tool updates in real time so you know the exact moment you are good to go.
- Step 04
Copy and post to LinkedIn
Once you are within the limit, copy your text and paste it into LinkedIn. You already know it will fit. No surprises. No error messages.
Why Use This LinkedIn Character Counter
Hitting a limit after you have finished writing is annoying. This tool saves you that trouble.
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Know the exact count
See your character count in real time as you type
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Multiple limits in one place
Check posts, company posts, messages, and about sections
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Color-coded warnings
Green means you are good. Red means you need to cut.
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No signup needed
Open the tool and start counting immediately
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Works on any device
Use it on your phone, tablet, or computer
LinkedIn Character Limits You Should Know
Different parts of LinkedIn have different limits. Here is a quick guide so you know what to aim for.
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LinkedIn posts - 3,000
3,000 characters maximum. This is plenty for most posts, but long stories can hit this limit quickly.
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Company page posts - 700
Company posts have a stricter limit. Keep these short and direct.
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Connection messages - 300
When you send a connection request with a note, keep it brief.
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About section - 2,600
Your profile summary gives you more room to tell your story.
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Profile headline - 220
This appears right under your name. Make it count.
Who This Tool Is For
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Content creators and marketers
You post several times a week. You need to know your length before you hit publish. This tool becomes part of your workflow.
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Job seekers
You are updating your headline and about section. You want to use the full space without going over. This tool helps you max out your profile.
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Sales and business development
You send connection requests with personalized notes. You have 300 characters to make an impression. This tool keeps you within that limit.
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Company page managers
Company posts have a 700 character limit. That is much shorter than personal posts. This tool makes sure your company updates fit.