#NEWLinkedInFeature(s) Captured in the Wild 2025
By Kevin D. Turner
Welcome to the 6th Annual edition of the NEW LinkedIn Features Captured in the Wild for 2025!
Thank you to all the Eagle-Eyed & Sharing-Hearts, who assist in curating this resource, as the pinnacle data base for those who want to keep up with the advances of LinkedIn!
CAPTURED IN THE WILD KEY:
✰ = 5 NEW,
▲ = 10 Updates,
💀 = 0 RIP Removed,
⛔ = 0 Deprecated (available but not recommended or supported)
🧨 = 1 Glitch(es) (temporary issues)
As of 02.04.2025 Captured in the Wild = 16
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BACKGROUND RESOURCES:
Prior Editions of #NEWLinkedInFeature(s) Captured in the Wild:
🔘 251+ NEW LinkedIn Features & Updates for 2024 (PART III & Links to I & II)
🔘 200+ NEW LinkedIn Features & Updates for 2023 (PART III & Links to I & II)
🔘 100+ NEW LinkedIn Features 2022
🔘 40+ NEW LinkedIn Features 2021
🔘 50+ NEW LinkedIn Features 2020
LinkedIn Rollouts (5 🌊 ⤨ ⏳ ↑)
NEW LinkedIn Feature Rollouts usually follow a standard 5 🌊 Waves: ⤨ Randomized, ⏳Timed, & ↑ Increasing in Size, so that LinkedIn can evaluate, adjust, sometimes eliminate, and ultimately to reduce any negative impact, unpredicted loads or code collisions that might blow up the platform.
Historically, a clean rollout takes ~30 to 90 Days to complete but over the last few of years we have had rollouts that have taken over a year to complete, some never complete, and the feature is removed.
Product Feedback:
If you would like to be part of making LinkedIn a better platform, miss an old feature, would like to suggest new feature or see improvements to an existing one, then fill out the Feedback methods that make things happen on LinkedIn:
🔘 [NEW] LinkedIn’s little known ‘Suggest an improvement’ directly to the Product Team: (Captured in the Wild 9.1.2024)
🔘 Microsoft’s hidden online LinkedIn Product Group Feedback
🔘 Job Seeker Feedback email jobseeker-feedback@linkedin.com
🔘 Mobile In App [Shake for Feedback] (Limited Beta)
Other Helpful and Constantly Updated [in] Resources:
🔘 90+ Videos on on Youtube about [in]
🔘 30+ HIDDEN LINKEDIN RESOURCES
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Let’s Dive [In]:
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▲ (Jobs) tab added to Messaging. If you see the (Jobs) tab in your messages top nav line, then you have the ability to assign a message to that tab making it easier for #JobSeekers to organize these opportunities.
When you are in that message, click the (…) more icon and select from the dropdown (Label as Jobs). Then click the (Jobs) tab and you’ll see that message there. Revers the steps to remove it from the (Jobs) tab and put it back in your Messages flow.
What other (Tabs) would you like to see?
Co-Capture by Gillian Whitney & Jeremy Freeman
02.02.2025
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✰ (Where you appeared) has been added to the (Analytics and tools) page of our profiles and provides us % [in]sights into appearances over the categories of Comments, Network recommendations, Post & Search. This may prove to be a good metric to understand where you exposure is coming from.
To see if you have it, go to your Profile
► Scroll down to (Analytics and Tools)
► Click Profile appearances
► See in (Where you appeared) how you were found by % from Comments, Network Recommendations, Posts, & Search.
Co-Captured in the Wild by Balazs Pukli (1st visual), Mark Williams & Lynnaire Johnston (1st mention)
02.02.2025
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▲ (Video for you) on Desktop & Mobile within our feeds has been updated to be all actively playing videos.
02.02.2025
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🧨 SSI (Social Selling Index) a tool designed to up-sale Members into purchasing SN (Sales Navigator) glitches out and drops the the overall scores almost in half for many who are performing well in the 1st (establish your brand) and 4th (Build relationships) measurements, the two catagories you can max out without having to pay for SN. It appeared that all (Build relationships) dropped to 7.5 and (establish your brand) dropped almost in half.
01.26.2025 to 1.30.2025
Captured in the Wild by John Espirian
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▲ [Top Voice], AKA the Blue [in] Badge, once an Annually Awarded status, is now Bi-Annually assessed every 6 months.
Once a member is invited to the Top Voices program, they will remain a Top Voice for at least six months, and are eligible for badge renewal as long as they continue to meet the core program requirements. LinkedIn may add and remove members outside of the typical admission periods at its discretion, and will remove Top Voice status from any member who does not consistently meet LinkedIn’s Professional Community Policies.
LinkedIn Top Voices are a select group of global experts, leaders, change-makers, public figures and innovators on LinkedIn. The program is designed to recognize members who consistently demonstrate expertise and leadership in their respective fields in ways that educate, inspire and inform the larger community. Active members of the Top Voices program receive a blue badge on their profile identifying them as an expert on the platform.
Links in the email announcement sent to Top Voices:
Professional Community Policies (noted above as ‘this resource’)
Captured in the Wild by Leanne Di Fazio
01.26.2025
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▲ [About] section is being referred to a Summary again. Confusing as that is what it was called before [in] changed the name to [About]
01.26.2025
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✩ Click [XX Comments] on a post to get the number of [Originating comments]. Divide the first number by the second you have the average conversation rate. Thats what [in]s talking about.
Captured in the Wild by Jeff Young
POSTED 01.22.25
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▲ Fancy Fonts blocked from being added to Profile [Headline]s. My opinion why:Not only are Fancy fonts not indexable by search engines, including [in]’s own internal search & ranking assets, they pose several security risks:
► Malicious Font Files: Fonts can be used to spread malware, viruses, or Trojan horses. When you download & install a font, you may inadvertently introduce malware into your system.
► Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Some font generators may inject malicious scripts into your website, allowing attackers to steal sensitive information or take control of your website.
► Font Rendering Engine Vulnerabilities: Font rendering engines can be susceptible to hacking, allowing attackers to exploit vulnerabilities & gain access to your system.
► Data Leaks: When you use external font resources, your visitors may leak information to the third-party host as their browsers request the resources in the background, posing privacy concerns.
If you ever wondered why anyone would go to the expense to create & maintain a Fancy Font generator for free or included as part of an app, think about the above.
How well do you really know that architect & what they want to accomplish?
Where else will [in] ban Fancy Fonts and are they actively suppressing those who use them?
If you use Fancy Fonts, you might ask yourself has my [in] presence decreased?
Captured in the Wild by Deirdre Rock,
POSTED 01.21.25
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▲ [Schedule] post has added a line to the top of the post, showing the Author the “Posting date and time” selected with a direct (EDIT) to make rescheduling easier.
Captured in the Wild by Mic Adam
POSTED 01.21.25
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✰ (Profile appearances) added to the Analytics page and refer to the instances where your name and headline appear across LinkedIn. This can happen in various places such as your feed post, comments or when you appear in Search results. The more frequently your profile appears, the higher your visibility. More visibility can lead to more opportunities, as it means there are more places for people to see/discover you on the platform.
This metric will be further broken down into (All appearances) and (Search appearances) each with their own number with a corresponding▲ or ▼ % past 7 days.
(Profile views) on the other hand, indicate the number of times someone has visited your profile. This helps you understand who is taking a deeper interest in your professional background, skills, and experiences. The Who’s viewed your profile page displays your recent profile visitors (subject to their settings). This feature is available to all members, but only Premium members can unlock the full list of viewers.
Captured in the Wild by Jeff Young
POSTED 01.16.2025
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✰ [Premium Duo] allows you to subscribe to LinkedIn Premium Career or Business and share the subscription with another member, within or outside your network by email. Premium Duo is available for both monthly and annual billing cycles. Only the primary subscriber handles additions and removals of the secondary subscriber. Both accounts (Primary & Secondary) are separate and private.
No pricing could be found. Would require someone to buy into Premium Career or Business and during the checkout process, select Dou option, for pricing.
💡 Please update us if you do get the pricing or capture the screen process, you’ll get the Creds & Respect of our Community of [in]quiring Minds.
POSTED 01.16.2025
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▲ (Open to volunteering) is now searchable in People search using the (All filters) and scrolling down to [Open to] and checking (☐ Volunteering)
01.08.2025
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▲ (My Premium Page) has been graphically updated
POSTED 01.08.2025
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▲ (Upgrade my plan) page has been graphically updated and you no longer must cancel your plan to see pricing.
POSTED 01.08.2025
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▲ Premium (Custom button) option of (View my newsletter) changed to (Subscribe to newsletter)
Captured in the Wild by Gus Bhandal
POSTED 01.09.2025
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✰ LinkedIn Job Match: A New Way to Find Your Perfect Role.
LinkedIn is launching an innovative job matching feature that helps job seekers quickly understand their potential fit for open positions.
Here are the Key Benefits for Job SeekersBasic Account (AKA: Freemium)
► Instantly see how your skills and experience align with job requirement
► Get a detailed match summary highlighting your qualifications
► Target opportunities where you’re most likely to succeed
Premium Account
► Receive competitive insights about your application
► Get categorized match ratings (high/medium/low)
► Access AI-powered tools to: Improve resumes, Enhance cover letters & Identify top applicant opportunities
Feature Details
► Powered by AI and insights from millions of job postings
► Provides unprecedented transparency into recruiter perspectives
► Initially rolling out globally in English
► More language support coming soon
POSTED01.07.2025
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Since 2005, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC has optimized 5K+ Profiles and Company pages with access to internal tools to increase rankings, drive Recruiter contact, generate 24/7 exposure, and accelerate transitions to dream careers. Most clients get recruited for their dream opportunities shortly after and directly related to their LinkedIn Profile Optimization.
Please let us know if we can help you eliminate your Organizational or Personal Blanding™
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin D. Turner Managing Partner @ TNT Brand Strategist LLC
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™
