Yes, it is possible to mark all notifications on LinkedIn as read in one click. LinkedIn provides a handy option to mark all notifications as read for users who get a lot of notifications and want to clear them out without having to click on each one individually. This can save time and keep your notifications inbox clean and organized.
Ways to Mark All LinkedIn Notifications as Read
Here are the main ways you can mark all LinkedIn notifications as read:
On the Desktop Site
On the LinkedIn desktop site, simply go to the notifications dropdown menu at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Click on the “Mark all as read” link at the top right corner of the notifications menu. This will instantly mark all unread notifications as read.
On the Mobile App
In the LinkedIn mobile app, tap on the notifications icon on the bottom toolbar. At the top of the notifications page you will see a “Mark all as read” link – tap on it to mark all unread notifications as read.
Using LinkedIn Settings
You can also mark notifications as read from the account settings. On desktop go to Settings & Privacy > Communications > Email preferences. On mobile go to Settings > Communications > Email frequency. Here you’ll find the option to “Mark all as read.” Use this to clear all unread notifications sitewide.
Benefits of Marking LinkedIn Notifications as Read
Here are some of the benefits of using the “Mark all as read” function for LinkedIn notifications:
- Saves time – clears all unread notifications in one click instead of individually clicking on each one.
- Reduces distractions – hides the notification counter so you’re not tempted to constantly check.
- Provides a clean inbox – gives you a fresh start if you’ve let notifications pile up.
- Lets you focus – removes the visual clutter of bold unread notifications.
- Prioritizes important messages – makes truly unread important notifications stand out more.
Marking all as read is especially useful if you find notifications overwhelming or distracting. It’s a quick way to get back to a zero notification state.
When to Use the “Mark All as Read” Function
Here are some situations when it’s helpful to use the mark all as read function for LinkedIn notifications:
- When you have a large backlog of unread notifications – clears the slate.
- Before an important task – removes distractions by catching up on notifications.
- When you’re expecting an important notification – makes it stand out more.
- After a vacation – catches you up on everything you missed.
- At the end of the day – prepares for a fresh start the next day.
- When you’re changing focus – moving from one project to another.
- To reduce anxiety – if too many notifications feels stressful.
- To clean up after event notifications – clears the clutter after conferences, product launches, etc.
Basically anytime you want to quickly reset your notifications tab and catch up in one click, use the “Mark all as read” function.
What Types of Notifications Get Marked as Read
When you use the “Mark all as read” function on LinkedIn, it marks these main types of notifications as read:
- Connection requests
- Accepted connection requests
- New message notifications
- Mentions and comments on your posts
- Likes and reshares of your content
- Group invites and mentions
- Page follower notifications
- Recommendation requests
- Job viewing and application updates
Essentially all notifications anywhere on LinkedIn tied to your account will be marked as read across mobile, web, and email.
What Stays Unread When You “Mark All as Read”
Certain types of important notifications do not get marked as read when using the blanket “Mark all as read” function:
- Direct messages – stay unread to ensure you see them.
- Mentions from close connections – still highlighted to prioritize.
- Important updates from LinkedIn – remain unread and visible.
- Pinned notifications – stay pinned so you don’t miss them.
- Updates you’ve already read – only unread notifications are affected.
So if you have 10 unread messages and mark all as read, your 10 previously read messages will remain marked as read. The “Mark all as read” essentially catches you up but doesn’t touch notifications you’ve already viewed.
How to Redo “Mark All as Read” After New Notifications Arrive
After using the “Mark all as read” function, new notifications will of course continue to arrive. To clear these out, simply use the “Mark all as read” link again. It will then clear out the new notifications that have arrived since you last used the feature. Think of it like hitting a reset button – you can use it anytime notifications start to pile up again.
Some ways to continue managing notifications after marking all as read:
- Set up an email digest instead of individual emails for each notification.
- Adjust email frequency for notifications to reduce emails.
- Turn off certain notifications you don’t need by updating preferences.
- Check notifications directly on mobile/web rather than replying by email.
- Use the “Mark all as read” function daily or weekly to keep on top.
The mark all as read button makes it easy to catch up after being away or focused elsewhere. Hit it as often as you like to keep notifications in check.
Does “Mark All as Read” Remove Notifications?
The “Mark all as read” function does not actually remove or delete notifications from your LinkedIn account. It simply marks them as read. All notifications remain in your activity tab under “Notifications” so you can still view them or search through them later if needed.
Think of it like the read/unread status of email. Marking as read helps organize and clear out your inbox, but does not delete any messages. The notifications are still there in your history, but just show as already read.
So you are simply clearing your unread notification count, not removing notifications. They remain visible in your notifications tab, just without the bolding/counters of unread items.
Can You Undo “Mark All as Read”?
Currently there is no native LinkedIn option to undo marking notifications as read or mark them as unread again. Once you click that “Mark all as read” link, it cannot be reversed. LinkedIn does not have an “undo” function for notifications.
But since the notifications themselves remain in your account history, you can still view them anytime – they are just marked as read. So if you do need to re-review a notification you already marked as read, you can still go back and find it in your notifications tab.
You just lose the visual unread/bolding cues. But the information remains available in your activity history. The only way to get unread counts again would be to have the senders re-send notifications.
Third-Party Tools to Manage LinkedIn Notifications
While LinkedIn itself does not offer an undo option for “Mark all as read”, there are some third-party tools that can give you more options:
Mixmax
Mixmax enhances Gmail with improved productivity and tools for managing LinkedIn notifications. After connecting your LinkedIn messages to your Gmail, it lets you:
- Undo marking messages as read in Gmail to make them unread again.
- Mute threads to clean up your inbox.
- Snooze notifications till later.
- Send later for the right time to respond.
LinkedIn Connect+
This Chrome extension lets you:
- Sort LinkedIn messages by newest/oldest.
- Mark specific messages as unread again.
- Drag & drop to manage messages.
- Quickly mutate between accounts.
Super Connect for LinkedIn
Super Connect provides added functionality like:
- Recall sent messages.
- Schedule messages to send later.
- Unmark messages as read.
- Group conversations by subject.
So while LinkedIn itself lacks a notifications undo feature, third-party tools do provide options to re-mark notifications as unread after marking all as read.
Adjusting Your LinkedIn Notification Settings
Beyond using “Mark all as read”, you can also adjust your overall LinkedIn notification settings to manage notifications:
- Turn off certain notification types you don’t need.
- Reduce email frequency so you don’t get emailed every notification.
- Set your profile to “appear offline” to reduce notifications.
- Limit notifications to only your top connections.
- Mute conversations if you are tagged but don’t need to reply.
- Turn on the option to only receive emails for things you care about.
Tweaking your settings is a longer term solution so you get less low-value notifications to begin with. Use “Mark all as read” to quickly catch up on notifications you do get.
Conclusion
The “Mark all as read” function on LinkedIn provides a handy way to clear out all your unread notifications in one click. While you cannot undo marking notifications as read once you click, the notifications will remain in your account history for reference. Use the mark all as read button liberally to keep your notifications inbox clean, uncluttered, and distraction-free. Combine it with adjusting your notification settings for optimal control over your LinkedIn notifications.