LinkedIn Headline Character Limit
Last updated: 2026-08-17 · WordKit Editorial
The headline is the line under your name. Third-party references commonly cite 220 characters as the desktop ceiling. LinkedIn’s composer is still the authority when you save.
Quick action: Draft the line in the Word Counter and watch the LinkedIn headline row. Stop near 200 characters, then paste into the profile editor.
What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?
LinkedIn does not publish the headline cap as clearly as some social help articles. In practice, editors and profile tools repeatedly describe the headline as 220 characters on desktop. Treat 220 as a drafting budget, then look at the live counter when you save.
Search results and connection lists often truncate the line. Put searchable job language first; put awards and tools after the first separator.
Headline vs About vs post
| Field | Commonly cited limit | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ~220 characters | Role + specialty under your name |
| About | ~2,600 characters | A short narrative |
| Post | ~3,000 characters | Feed updates |
Feed updates are covered in the LinkedIn post character limit guide. Comments and articles are different boxes again.
How to use 220 characters
- Write the headline in a notes app.
- Lead with words someone would type (role, specialty), not a motto.
- Add one qualifier and one proof if they fit.
- Count characters, including spaces and separators. Stop near 200.
- Check how it looks on mobile search, not only on your profile.
LinkedIn about section character limit
The commonly cited About cap is about 2,600 characters—on the order of 400–500 English words. The profile still truncates; the first screen has to earn the “see more” tap.
Convert length with the 3000 characters to words table if you think in word counts.
FAQ
- What is the LinkedIn headline character limit?
- Plan for about 220 characters on desktop and verify in the profile editor. Product UIs can differ by app and date.
- How many characters show in LinkedIn search?
- Often far fewer than 220. Many writers budget the first 60–70 characters as the preview and front-load the role.
- What is the LinkedIn about section character limit?
- About 2,600 characters is the figure most profile guides cite. Confirm when you edit About.
- Is the headline the same as a LinkedIn post?
- No. Posts are commonly about 3,000 characters and live in the feed.
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