Quick Answer
Yes, LinkedIn does allow you to see who has viewed your profile. When someone views your profile, they will appear in the “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” section under the My Network tab. This section shows you the names and profiles of people who have recently viewed your profile.
However, there are a few caveats to this:
- You can only see the last 90 days of profile views.
- You won’t see every single view, as LinkedIn says they’re showing you a “representative sample.”
- Views from anonymous LinkedIn members or views you’ve made while logged out won’t show up.
- Paid LinkedIn members can turn on anonymous browsing, so you won’t see if they viewed your profile.
So in summary – yes, you can see some of the people who view your profile, but not every single viewer will be identifiable.
Who Can See Your LinkedIn Profile
By default, your LinkedIn profile is public and can be seen by anyone on the internet. However, you do have some options to limit profile visibility:
- Your connections: You can restrict your profile so it’s only visible to your 1st-degree connections on LinkedIn.
- Private mode: LinkedIn Premium members can turn on private mode to limit visibility to only people they’ve connected with.
- Public profile: Your profile remains fully public and viewable by anyone.
So unless you restrict visibility, any LinkedIn user or non-user can see and view your profile without you knowing.
Who Shows Up as Viewing Your Profile
When you look at the “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” section, you may see:
- Direct connections – People you are connected to on LinkedIn.
- 2nd-degree connections – Connections of your connections.
- LinkedIn members – People you aren’t connected to.
- “Private” profiles – This means the viewer has restricted their profile visibility.
You won’t see profile views from:
- Anonymous viewers or views you’ve made while logged out.
- People who have turned on private browsing.
- Viewers outside the 90-day window that LinkedIn shows.
How Often is the “Who’s Viewed” List Updated
LinkedIn refreshes the list of who has viewed your profile on a daily basis. It does not update in real-time.
This means you’ll generally see who viewed your profile within the last 1-2 days when you check the list.
Can You Tell if Someone Downloaded Your Profile
No, LinkedIn does not notify you if someone downloads or prints your full profile.
The “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” section only shows basic profile views, not extra actions like downloads.
Does Looking at Someone’s Profile Notify Them?
Simply viewing someone else’s profile does not notify them or trigger a notification.
For them to see that you viewed their profile, you must show up in their own “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” list. And as mentioned earlier, you won’t show up if:
- You view anonymously or while logged out.
- You have private browsing enabled (Premium members only).
- It’s outside the 90-day visibility window.
So if you want to view a profile privately, use one of those options and they will not be notified.
Can You See Who Views Your LinkedIn Profile on Mobile?
Yes, the “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” section is available both on LinkedIn’s mobile app and desktop site. The functionality works the same.
To see who’s viewed your profile on mobile:
- Open the LinkedIn app.
- Go to your profile.
- Tap on the “See all” link under the “Who’s viewed your profile” section.
This will show the list of recent profile viewers.
Does Turning Off Profile View Notifications Work?
No, there is no setting to turn off the “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” feature. This section will always be visible and show recent viewers of your profile.
The only way not to show up on someone else’s viewer list is to:
- View profiles anonymously or while logged out.
- Enable private browsing (Premium only).
- Connect with the person first.
But there is no way to disable view notifications being sent to others from your side.
Conclusion
In summary:
- LinkedIn does allow you to see who viewed your profile, with some limitations.
- Viewers are visible for the last 90 days only.
- Some views may not show up, like anonymous viewers.
- By default, anyone can view your profile unless you limit visibility.
- You can view other profiles anonymously so you don’t show up in their viewer list.
So while LinkedIn isn’t completely transparent about who views your profile, it does give you visibility into some recent viewers. But overall, your profile is public information that anyone can access if they look you up directly or come across it in search results.
Profile Visibility Settings | Who Can See Your Profile |
---|---|
Public | All LinkedIn members and non-members |
Connections only | Your 1st degree connections |
Private mode | Only connections you approve |
Key Points to Remember
- You can see some, but not all, profile views in the last 90 days.
- Anonymous viewers won’t show up in your list.
- By default, your profile is public unless you restrict visibility.
- You can browse privately so others don’t see you in their viewer list.