LinkedIn post (before “see more”, mobile)
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LinkedIn post (before “see more”, mobile) length checker (140 characters)
The mobile app cuts earlier: about 140 characters.
Last reviewed · How we measure
The LinkedIn post (before “see more”, mobile) limit at a glance
- Limit
- 140 characters
- How it’s counted
- Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
- When it’s too long
- Cut on screen with “…”
- Where the number comes from
- Measured on devices
- Last reviewed
How to write for it
- Write the hook for mobile first.
Where you’ll see the LinkedIn post (before “see more”, mobile)
The LinkedIn app cuts posts earlier than desktop, after about 140 characters, and most people read LinkedIn on their phone.
Before and after
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Common mistakes
- Writing the hook for desktop width and losing it on phones.
FAQ
LinkedIn post (before “see more”, mobile): questions
What is the LinkedIn post (before “see more”, mobile) limit?
140 characters. The mobile app cuts earlier: about 140 characters.
What happens if my post preview is too long?
LinkedIn still shows it, but cuts it with “…”, and anything past the cut is invisible to most people.
Do spaces and emoji count?
Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.