Knowing who views your professional profile is a distinct advantage in the modern career landscape. The “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” feature allows professionals to measure their visibility and understand the types of individuals and organizations showing interest in their background. Tracking this activity helps gauge the effectiveness of networking efforts and the relevance of your professional brand. This insight provides valuable context for job searching, business development, and maintaining a relevant online presence.
Accessing Your Profile View History
Locating your profile view data begins on the main LinkedIn dashboard after logging in. On the desktop interface, find the section labeled “Who’s viewed your profile” within the analytics dashboard, usually beneath your profile summary. This section displays the total number of views your profile has received. Clicking the counter or the associated link opens the detailed analytics page.
The mobile application requires tapping your profile picture and navigating to the “View profile” option. Scroll down to the Analytics section to find the profile view count. Tapping the count takes you to the list of recent visitors and accompanying charts.
Free vs. Premium: What Data You Can See
The profile viewing data a user can access depends on their subscription status. Basic, free accounts are limited, typically showing only the last five people who have viewed the profile. This restriction means older or more frequent views are not fully visible without a paid subscription.
A LinkedIn Premium account grants access to the full list of viewers from the past 90 days. Premium users also see detailed viewer insights, including trends and aggregate data such as job titles, companies, and locations. Some higher-tier Premium plans may extend this history to 365 days, providing deeper historical context.
Why Some Viewers Appear Anonymous
Not every profile view includes an identifiable name, as this depends on the viewer’s privacy settings. LinkedIn allows all members to control how their information appears when visiting other profiles. This choice dictates the level of detail displayed on your “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” list.
A viewer can choose from three visibility modes: full visibility (name and headline), partially anonymous (showing broad characteristics like job title or industry), or fully private (appearing as an “Anonymous LinkedIn Member”). If a viewer chooses a private mode, their identity remains hidden, even if you have a Premium subscription. No subscription level can unmask a user who has deliberately chosen to browse anonymously.
Controlling Your Own Profile Viewing Options
Users can manage their own visibility settings when viewing the profiles of others. Adjusting this setting allows professionals to conduct research or competitive analysis without notifying the profile owner. This option is found within the “Settings & Privacy” menu under the “Visibility” tab.
Within the visibility settings, select your preferred mode under “Profile viewing options.” Choosing a semi-private or fully private mode hides your identity from the profile owner. Note that if a free user opts for a private viewing mode, they lose the ability to see the identities of people who view their own profile.
Interpreting Profile View Insights
Tracking profile views requires analyzing the data for recurring patterns in viewer demographics. Look for clusters of views originating from a specific company or industry. A sudden increase in views from recruiters or hiring managers may signal that your job applications or recent content activity are gaining traction in the market.
Analyzing the job titles and locations of your viewers helps determine if your profile is attracting the right audience for your professional goals. If your profile is consistently seen by decision-makers in a target industry, tailor your profile summary and skills section to better resonate with those specific individuals. Using these insights to inform your networking outreach or content creation strategy turns passive data into an active career tool.