You can delete a post from your profile at any time, whether it's a few minutes after you posted it or months later

LinkedIn keeps your post visible to your network until you remove it. Once you delete it, the post disappears from your profile, from your connections' feeds, and from search results. People who saw it before deletion may remember it, but they won't be able to find a link to it or see it again on the platform. The deletion is permanent — LinkedIn doesn't keep a recoverable copy.

The process takes about 30 seconds and works the same way whether you posted text, a link, an image, or a document. You don't need to contact LinkedIn support or wait for approval.

Key Takeaways

  • Find the post on your profile or in your feed, click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the post, and select "Delete post."
  • Once deleted, a post cannot be recovered — it's gone from your profile, your connections' feeds, and LinkedIn's search results.
  • You can only delete posts you created yourself; you cannot delete comments others have left on your posts.
  • If you want to hide a post temporarily instead of deleting it, you can archive it, though this option is not available on all post types.

How to delete a post from your profile

Open your LinkedIn profile and scroll to the post you want to remove. Hover your mouse over the post or tap it on a phone. In the top right corner of the post, you'll see three dots arranged vertically (called a "more" menu). Click or tap those three dots.

A small menu will appear with several options. Select "Delete post" from that menu. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again in the confirmation box. The post is now gone from your profile and from the feeds of anyone who follows you.

How to delete a post from your feed

You can also delete your own posts while scrolling through your feed, without visiting your profile. Find the post, click the three-dot menu in its top right corner, and select "Delete post." The same confirmation step applies.

This method works whether the post appears in your own feed or in someone else's feed — as long as you created the post, you can delete it from anywhere on LinkedIn.

What happens to comments and reactions after you delete a post

When you delete a post, all comments, likes, and shares attached to it disappear as well. Anyone who commented on the post will no longer see their comment or the conversation thread. If someone shared your post to their own profile, their share remains on their profile, but it will no longer link to your original post — it will show as a broken or unavailable link.

You cannot delete individual comments that others have left on your posts. If a comment is offensive or violates LinkedIn's rules, you can report it or hide it from your post, but only LinkedIn can remove it permanently.

The difference between deleting and archiving a post

LinkedIn offers an "archive" option for some posts, which is different from deletion. When you archive a post, it disappears from your profile and your feed, but LinkedIn keeps it in a private archive that only you can see. You can unarchive it later to make it public again.

Archiving is useful if you're not sure whether you want to keep a post permanently. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Not all post types support archiving — some posts can only be deleted.

Why you might want to delete a post

People delete posts for many reasons: a typo or factual error, a change in how they feel about what they shared, a post that didn't get the response they wanted, or content that no longer represents their professional brand. LinkedIn doesn't require you to explain why you're deleting a post, and no one is notified when you do.

If you made a mistake in a post but want to keep the conversation going, you can edit the post instead of deleting it. Click the three-dot menu and select "Edit post" to fix the text, add context, or update a link.

Deleting posts on the LinkedIn mobile app

The process on the LinkedIn mobile app (iPhone or Android) is nearly identical to the desktop version. Find the post, tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner, and tap "Delete post." Confirm the deletion when prompted.

The mobile app sometimes shows the three-dot menu only when you tap the post or swipe on it, depending on your phone and app version. If you don't see the menu immediately, try tapping the post area or swiping left on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a post after I delete it?

No. Once you delete a post, LinkedIn does not keep a copy you can restore. Deletion is permanent. If you're unsure about removing a post, archive it instead — you can unarchive it later if you change your mind.

Will people be notified when I delete a post?

No. LinkedIn does not send notifications to people who commented on, liked, or shared your post when you delete it. They may notice the post is gone if they look for it, but they won't receive an alert.

What if someone shared my post before I deleted it?

Their share will remain on their profile, but it will no longer link to your original post. Visitors will see that the original post is unavailable. You cannot remove their share — only they can delete it from their own profile.

Can I delete posts from other people's profiles?

No. You can only delete posts you created yourself. If someone else posted something on your profile (like a recommendation or a comment), you can hide it or report it, but only that person or LinkedIn can delete it.

Is there a way to delete multiple posts at once?

LinkedIn does not have a bulk delete feature. You must delete posts one at a time using the three-dot menu. If you want to remove many posts, you'll need to repeat the process for each one.