You can delete your own posts in three steps from any device

Open the post you want to remove. Look for the three dots (•••) in the top right corner of the post box. Click or tap those dots, then select "Delete" from the menu that appears. LinkedIn will ask you to confirm — click "Delete" again, and the post is gone within seconds.

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 cannot click back to find it. LinkedIn does not send a notification to your network saying you deleted something — it straightforward vanishes.

This works the same way on LinkedIn's website, mobile app for iPhone or Android, and tablet. The three-dot menu is always in the same spot: top right of the post you created.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleted posts are removed from your profile and feeds within seconds, but people who saw them may still remember the content.
  • You can only delete posts you created yourself — you cannot remove comments others left on your posts, only hide or report them.
  • LinkedIn keeps no visible record of deleted posts on your profile, but the company's servers may retain data for legal or security reasons.
  • If you want to keep a post but limit who sees it, you can change the privacy setting to "Only me" instead of deleting it.

What happens to comments and reactions when you delete a post

When you delete a post, all comments, likes, and shares attached to it disappear too. Anyone who left a comment will not see it anymore, and the conversation thread is gone. This is different from editing a post — editing keeps the comments and reactions in place but changes only the text or image you shared.

If someone tagged you in a comment on your post before you deleted it, that tag also vanishes. They will not receive a notification that the post is gone, but if they try to find it later, they will not be able to.

Hiding a post instead of deleting it

If you want to keep the post but do not want it visible on your profile, you have another option: hide it from view. Click the three dots on the post, then select "Hide from profile" instead of "Delete." The post stays in LinkedIn's system and you can unhide it later, but it will not appear when people visit your profile or in feed searches.

This is useful if you are not sure whether you want to remove something permanently, or if you want to keep it for your own records but do not want it public. You can unhide a post the same way — three dots, then "Unhide from profile."

Changing privacy settings before you delete

Before deleting, you can also change who sees a post. Click the three dots, select "Edit privacy," and choose "Only me" to make it visible to no one but yourself. This keeps the post on LinkedIn's servers under your account, but hides it from your network and the public.

This option is worth considering if the post contains information you might want to reference later — like a job announcement you posted, or a project you worked on. You keep a record without broadcasting it.

Why you might want to delete a post

Common reasons people delete posts include correcting misinformation they shared, removing outdated job listings or announcements, taking down posts that did not land the way they intended, or cleaning up their profile before a job search. LinkedIn does not require you to give a reason, and the deletion is when ready.

If you posted something controversial or received negative feedback, deletion removes it from public view, though people who screenshot or shared it elsewhere still have copies. Deletion is about controlling what appears on your own profile and in your network's feeds, not about erasing something from the internet entirely.

What LinkedIn keeps after you delete

When you delete a post, it disappears from the visible LinkedIn platform. However, LinkedIn's servers may retain records of deleted posts for legal compliance, fraud prevention, or security audits. You cannot see these records, and they are not tied to your public profile.

If you are concerned about your data on LinkedIn more broadly — not just individual posts — you can request a copy of all data LinkedIn holds about you. Go to Settings & Privacy, select "Data privacy," then "Get a copy of your data." LinkedIn will compile a file of everything they have stored, including deleted posts if they retained them.

Deleting posts from your mobile app

The process is identical on the LinkedIn mobile app. Open the post, tap the three dots in the top right corner, tap "Delete," and confirm. The app works the same way as the website — the post is gone when ready and the deletion syncs across all your devices.

If you use LinkedIn on both a phone and a computer, deleting from one device removes the post everywhere. You do not need to delete it separately on each device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete someone else's comment on my post?

No, you cannot delete comments others left. You can hide a comment from your post by clicking the three dots next to it and selecting "Hide comment," which removes it from view for everyone. You can also report a comment if it violates LinkedIn's rules. But you cannot permanently delete someone else's words.

What if I delete a post and then want it back?

LinkedIn does not have an undo button for deleted posts. Once you confirm deletion, the post is gone and you cannot recover it from LinkedIn. If you want to repost the same content, you will need to write or upload it again from scratch.

Do people get notified when I delete a post?

No. LinkedIn does not send notifications when you delete a post. People who saw it before deletion will not receive a message saying it is gone — it straightforward disappears from their feed and your profile.

Can I delete a post I shared from someone else's profile?

If you shared or reposted someone else's content, you can delete your share. Click the three dots on your version of the post and select "Delete." The original post on their profile stays in place — you are only removing your share of it.

Does deleting a post affect my LinkedIn profile ranking or visibility?

Deleting a post does not hurt your profile or change how LinkedIn's algorithm treats you. LinkedIn does not penalize you for removing posts. Your profile visibility depends on your headline, experience, and activity over time, not on whether you delete individual posts.