The LinkedIn navigation bar allows you to easily access the different sections of your LinkedIn profile and account. However, sometimes the navigation bar may disappear or seem to be missing from your LinkedIn homepage. There are a few potential reasons why your LinkedIn navigation bar is not showing up.
You are viewing LinkedIn on a mobile device
The LinkedIn mobile app and mobile website have a condensed navigation interface compared to the desktop website. On a phone or tablet, you may need to tap the “menu” icon in the top left corner to open the navigation drawer and access your profile, connections, jobs, messaging, notifications, etc. The full navigation bar is not persistent at the top on mobile. So if you don’t see the bar, try tapping the menu icon.
You minimized the navigation bar
On the LinkedIn desktop website, there is an option to minimize the navigation bar. This condenses it into a small icon menu towards the top left. If you have accidentally minimized your LinkedIn nav bar, it would seem like the bar has disappeared. To restore it, simply click on the LinkedIn icon in the top left and the full navigation will drop back down.
You are viewing a specific profile or page
When you are viewing a LinkedIn profile, company page, job posting, or other focused content, LinkedIn sometimes hides the full navigation bar. This puts the focus on the content rather than the general navigation links. To return to your homepage feed and full navigation bar, you can click on the LinkedIn logo or “Home” link at the top left of the page.
You are using an incompatible browser
LinkedIn’s navigation bar may not display properly on very old or unsupported web browsers. LinkedIn’s site works best on modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. If you are using an outdated browser like Internet Explorer, the navigation bar may not show up. Try updating your web browser or switching to a supported option.
You have an extension interfering
Some browser extensions or add-ons can interfere with page content and break functionality. If you have added any LinkedIn-specific extensions recently, try disabling them temporarily to see if that restores your navigation bar. Extensions that block ads or tracking can sometimes inadvertently hide key interface elements.
Your account is restricted
In some cases, LinkedIn may restrict certain account features if there is suspicious activity detected. Restricted accounts may lose access to core navigation links. If your account was restricted, you would receive an email from LinkedIn explaining the limitation. You can appeal restrictions by contacting LinkedIn customer support.
You need to refresh the page
As a simple fix, try refreshing the LinkedIn page in your browser. Sometimes page content can fail to load correctly, and refreshing will reload everything from scratch. The navigation bar should reappear at the top once the page refreshes.
Log out and log back in
If refreshing does not restore your navigation bar, try fully logging out of LinkedIn in your browser, closing the tab/window, and then logging back in. This resets your browsing session which may resolve any display issues.
Clear your browser cache
Over time, cached LinkedIn data can get corrupted or out of date, which may disrupt page features. Clearing your browser’s cache wipes this data clean. The steps to clear cache vary by browser, but include:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Clear Browsing Data > Cached Images and Files
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Clear Data > Cached Web Content
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Cached Web Content
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Clear Browsing Data > Cached data and files
Try using LinkedIn in a private browsing window
Private browsing modes in browsers like Chrome Incognito or Firefox Private Browsing prevent extensions and cached data from affecting the session. Try opening a LinkedIn private window as a troubleshooting step.
Check your browser settings
Some browser settings can inadvertently hide elements like navigation bars. Ensure zoom level is at 100% default size, and check for any options that disable interface elements. Under Chrome Settings > Appearance, make sure “Show bookmarks bar” is enabled.
Update your browser or Operating System
Using the latest browser and OS versions provides the most compatible LinkedIn experience. Outdated systems may have CSS and layout bugs that break certain elements.
Try an alternate browser
Does the issue occur in multiple browsers? Or only one? Trying alternatives like Firefox, Chrome, Edge can help isolate the problem.
Contact LinkedIn support
If you have tried all troubleshooting steps and are still missing the LinkedIn navigation bar, you can contact LinkedIn customer support for assistance. They can investigate issues with your specific account and provide personalized help getting your navigation restored.
Conclusion
A missing LinkedIn navigation bar is usually fixable with simple troubleshooting. Refreshing your browser, clearing cache, logging out and back in, or viewing LinkedIn on alternate devices or browsers can often resolve display issues. If the problem persists across platforms, contact LinkedIn support for help getting your navigation bar restored.