What is the maximum length of a LinkedIn recommendation?

The maximum length of a LinkedIn recommendation is 3,000 characters. Recommendations are written testimonials in which one LinkedIn member describes another person’s skills, work, or professional qualities.

The recommendation field is separate from LinkedIn endorsements. An endorsement is a quick confirmation of a listed skill, while a recommendation is a longer piece of written feedback tied to a professional relationship. The 3,000-character ceiling gives writers room to include specific examples without turning the testimonial into a full biography.

A common mistake is confusing this limit with the length of a LinkedIn post, message, headline, or About section. Although 3,000 characters is the maximum, effective recommendations are often much shorter: a focused account of the person’s role, contribution, and results is generally easier for recruiters and clients to read.