Key takeaways
- LinkedIn has no separate hashtag limit; hashtags count toward the post text.
- A LinkedIn post is up to 3,000 characters, hashtags included.
- Profile hashtags were removed in February 2024; hashtags still work in posts.
- A few specific hashtags at the end of the post work better than a long list.
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How many hashtags can you use on LinkedIn?
As many as fit in the post. LinkedIn publishes no hashtag count limit, unlike Instagram’s five; every hashtag, including the # sign, uses some of the post’s 3,000 characters. Count a draft with the LinkedIn character counter.
| Rule | What LinkedIn says | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Hashtags per post | No separate limit | They count toward the post’s 3,000 characters |
| Where they go | In the post text | They tell readers and LinkedIn what the post is about |
| Profile hashtags | Removed in February 2024 | Topics are no longer shown as hashtags on profiles |
| Mentions | Also in the post text | Pick the person or Page so the mention links |
How many hashtags should you use on LinkedIn?
A few that say exactly what the post is about. Readers see the first lines of a post before “see more”, so a block of tags there pushes your point out of view, and broad tags such as #business are shared by so many posts that they describe nothing. Two to four specific tags usually cover the topic, the industry and the format.
How do you choose hashtags for a LinkedIn post?
The LinkedIn hashtag generator suggests specific tags from a topic.
Name the topic
Write down what the post is about in a few words: the subject, the industry and who it is for.
Find specific tags
Search LinkedIn for those words and see which tags people in your field use.
Keep a few
Pick the tags that describe this post most precisely and drop the broad ones.
Add them at the end
Capitalise each word (#ContentMarketing) so the tag reads clearly, then check the length.
Where should hashtags go in a LinkedIn post?
At the end, or one inside a sentence where the word already belongs. Keep them out of the first two lines, which carry the hook. Capitalising each word in a multi-word tag also helps screen readers say it properly.
How do you schedule LinkedIn posts with hashtags?
SkedCast checks the whole post, hashtags included, against LinkedIn’s 3,000-character limit as you type, links mentions to the person or Page you pick, and schedules to your profile or the Company Pages you manage, one at a time or in bulk. The LinkedIn scheduler page covers every format.
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FAQ
- Is there a hashtag limit on LinkedIn?
- No separate limit. Hashtags are part of the post text and count toward its 3,000 characters.
- How many hashtags should I use on LinkedIn?
- A few specific ones, usually two to four, at the end of the post.
- Did LinkedIn remove hashtags?
- From profiles, yes, in February 2024. You can still add hashtags to the text of a post.
- Do hashtags count toward LinkedIn’s character limit?
- Yes, every character of them, including the # sign, counts toward the 3,000.