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💡 Quick answer: LinkedIn posts support up to 3,000 characters. The feed cuts posts off after approximately 210 characters with a "see more" link. Your first 210 characters determine whether anyone reads the rest.
LinkedIn character limits by content type
| Content Type | Character Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post (standard) | 3,000 characters | Feed cuts off at ~210 chars |
| Article (LinkedIn Publishing) | 125,000 characters | Full long-form articles |
| Comment | 1,250 characters | Post comments |
| Profile headline | 220 characters | Shown under your name |
| About / Summary | 2,600 characters | Profile summary section |
| Connection request message | 300 characters | When sending a connection |
How to structure a LinkedIn post for maximum reach
The first 210 characters deliver a hook - usually a bold claim, a surprising statistic, or a personal story opening that makes the target reader want to keep reading. Many high-performing creators use single-sentence paragraphs separated by line breaks to create white space that makes posts easier to read on mobile.
What is the ideal LinkedIn post length for engagement? ▼
Research consistently shows posts between 1,300-2,000 characters generate the highest engagement rates. Short posts under 500 characters see lower reach, and posts over 2,500 characters see diminishing returns.
How many words is 3,000 characters on LinkedIn? ▼
Approximately 450-500 words depending on average word length - roughly the length of a medium-length blog post introduction.
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