A LinkedIn headline generator turns three inputs, what you do, who you help and the result you get them, into headline options that fit LinkedIn's 220 character limit and put the searchable words first, because the headline is what shows next to your name in search results, comments and connection requests. Fill the boxes below and copy the one that sounds like you.
What a LinkedIn headline has to do
Three jobs: get found in LinkedIn search, which runs on the words in your headline more than anything else; tell a stranger what you do in the two seconds they see it under a comment; and give a reason to click through. Job titles alone fail the first and third. Who you help plus the result you get them does all three, which is why every template above puts those in.
Length and format
LinkedIn allows 220 characters but truncates near 60 in most places the headline appears, so the searchable part goes first and the credential last. Pipes and full stops both work; emoji push the important words out of the visible part. Change the headline when your offer changes, not every week; consistency is how people remember you.
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Frequently asked questions
How long can a LinkedIn headline be?
220 characters. Only the first 60 or so are visible in search results, comments and connection requests, so lead with the searchable words.
Should my headline be my job title?
Only if people search for that title. For consultants, freelancers and founders, what you do plus who you help plus the result outperforms a title on its own.
Do keywords in the headline matter?
Yes. LinkedIn search weights the headline heavily, so the phrase a client would type, such as AI consultant or bookkeeper for tradespeople, belongs in it.
Is this generator free?
Yes, no sign-up, and nothing you type leaves your browser.
How often should I change my LinkedIn headline?
When your offer changes. Frequent changes confuse the people who already know you and reset how you appear in search.
