Free LinkedIn Hashtag Generator

Step 1

Paste the post you are about to publish, or describe what it is about. The generator reads the actual content, so a full draft gives better results than a one-word topic.

Step 2

Add your industry or audience if you want the suggestions tuned to a niche. This is optional.

Step 3

Click "Generate hashtags." You get a recommended set of four to use as-is, plus eight alternatives.

Step 4

Copy the recommended set, or swap in any alternatives that fit better, and add them to the end of your post.

Still writing the post? Start with the LinkedIn Post Generator, then come back for hashtags once the draft is done.

How Many Hashtags Should You Use on LinkedIn?

Three to five. That has been LinkedIn's own guidance for years, and it holds up: a short, relevant set tells LinkedIn what the post is about, while a wall of fifteen tags reads as spam to the people you are trying to reach.

It also helps to be realistic about what hashtags do. They are a light categorization signal, not a growth lever. LinkedIn has steadily reduced how much they drive discovery, and no set of tags will rescue a post that people scroll past. What moves reach is whether people stop, read, and respond, which starts with the first line. If that is the part you are stuck on, try the Hook Generator.

What Makes a Good Set of LinkedIn Hashtags

• Relevant to what the post actually says. A tag should describe the content, not just the industry you work in. Skip generic tags like #success or #motivation unless the post is about that.
• A mix of broad and specific. One broad tag places the post in a big conversation. Two or three specific ones match it to the people who care about this exact topic.
• Real tags people use. Invented or branded hashtags do nothing unless you are running a campaign people already follow.
• Written in CapitalizedWords. #ContentMarketing, not #contentmarketing. Screen readers can parse capitalized words separately, so it is more accessible, and it is easier for everyone to read.
• Placed at the end. Hashtags in the middle of a sentence make a post harder to read. Put them on the last line, after your call to action.
• Consistent over time. Using a similar set on related posts helps LinkedIn, and your audience, understand what you talk about.

Common Hashtag Mistakes

• Too many. More than five dilutes the signal and looks like a bid for reach.
• Only the biggest tags. #Marketing alone puts you in a feed with millions of posts. Pair it with something narrower.
• Copy-pasting the same block on every post. Tags should follow the content. A hiring post and a product launch should not share a set.
• Using hashtags instead of writing clearly. If the post does not make its topic obvious in the first two lines, tags will not fix that.

Get the Rest of the Post Right

Hashtags are the last five percent. Use the LinkedIn Post Formatter to add line breaks and bold text so the post is easy to skim, check your profile's first impression with the LinkedIn Headline Generator, and publish when your audience is online: here are the best times to post on LinkedIn. To see whether any of it is working, learn how to calculate engagement rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a LinkedIn hashtag generator?

A LinkedIn hashtag generator is a free tool that reads your post and suggests relevant hashtags for it. Instead of guessing, you get a short recommended set plus alternatives, based on what the post actually says.

How many hashtags should I use on LinkedIn?

Three to five. A short, relevant set tells LinkedIn what your post is about. Long lists of hashtags look like spam and do not improve reach.

Do hashtags still work on LinkedIn?

A little. Hashtags help categorize a post, but LinkedIn has reduced how much they drive discovery, so they are a minor signal. The quality of the post, and especially its first line, matters far more.

Where should I put hashtags in a LinkedIn post?

At the end of the post, on their own line after your call to action. Hashtags placed inside sentences make the post harder to read.

Should I capitalize hashtags?

Yes. Write multi-word hashtags in CapitalizedWords, like #ContentMarketing. Screen readers read each capitalized word separately, which makes your post accessible to people who use them, and it is easier for everyone else to read too.

Is the LinkedIn Hashtag Generator free?

Yes. The LinkedIn Hashtag Generator is free to use and does not require an account.