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LinkedIn Scraper

Name: Bright Data
Rating: 4.6 (874 reviews)

Scrape LinkedIn profiles, posts, companies, and jobs. Collect data such as ID, name, city, position, about, posts, current company, experience, company size ,industry, employee profiles, corporate activites, and so much more.

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Scrape on demand via API or no-code scraper
Bulk request handling up to 5K URLs
Retrieve results in multiple formats (JSON/CSV)

What is the LinkedIn Scraper API and how does it work?

The LinkedIn Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from LinkedIn. It allows developers to efficiently gather profiles, company information, job listings, and posts at scale without worrying about blocks, CAPTCHAs, or infrastructure maintenance.

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Choose your scraper

Select from 10+ LinkedIn scrapers

2

Provide your input

Submit URLs, keywords, or search criteria

3

We handle it for you

Proxies, CAPTCHAs, parsing automatic

4

Receive structured data

JSON/CSV via webhook or API

Example URLs

Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/example-company

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/123456789

Job: https://www.linkedin.com/in/example-profile

Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/example-post

How do I scrape LinkedIn profiles?

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Choose your LinkedIn scraper type (profiles, companies, jobs, posts)

3

Prepare your input data (URLs, keywords, or search criteria)

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Make an API request with your parameters

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Receive structured data in real-time

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Authentication

All API requests require a Bearer token. Include your API key in the Authorization header.

Header


          Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN

Request Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Default
url	string	Required	LinkedIn URL to scrape	-

Example Request

JSON Payload


          [
  {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/elad-moshe-05a90413/"},
  {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-myrvik-3baa01109"},
  {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-tal-75b81/"},
  {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulentakar/"},
  {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikolaev/"}
]

Request Example

cURL


          curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN"  -H "Content-Type: application/json"  -d '[{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/elad-moshe-05a90413/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-myrvik-3baa01109"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-tal-75b81/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulentakar/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikolaev/"}]'  "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1viktl72bvl7bjuj0&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"

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Sample JSON Response

Response


          [
  {
    "db_source": "1768849012114",
    "timestamp": "2026-01-19",
    "id": "ben***-he***ngs*********9",
    "name": "Bennet H******s",
    "city": "Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany",
    "country_code": "DE",
    "position": "Studium an der Hochschule Universität Hamburg",
    "about": "B.S***Wir***haf*********urw******"
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1768849012114",
    "timestamp": "2026-01-19",
    "id": "dr-***ihu***aza*********5b",
    "name": "Dr w*****n N***r",
    "city": "Delhi, India",
    "country_code": "IN",
    "position": "--",
    "about": null
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1768849012114",
    "timestamp": "2026-01-19",
    "id": "jas***n-p***l-8*********",
    "name": "jashmin p***l",
    "city": "Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India",
    "country_code": "IN",
    "position": "Team lead project at Meridian Infotech Ltd",
    "about": null
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1768849012114",
    "timestamp": "2026-01-19",
    "id": "hei***gon***ez-*********a41******",
    "name": "Heidy G******z C***z",
    "city": "Chihuahua, Mexico",
    "country_code": "MX",
    "position": "Docente en Universidad Tecmilenio campus Chihuahua",
    "about": null
  },
  {
    "db_source": "1768849012114",
    "timestamp": "2026-01-19",
    "id": "jim***ito***462*********",
    "name": "Jimoh I***a",
    "city": "Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria",
    "country_code": "NG",
    "position": "--",
    "about": null
  }
]

Sample Data Fields

Field	Type	Description	Example
db_source	string	Data source ID	1768849012114
timestamp	string	Scrape timestamp	2026-01-19
id	string	LinkedIn profile ID	bennet-herrings-9
name	string	Full name	Bennet Herrings
city	string	Location	Hamburg, Germany
country_code	string	ISO country code	DE
position	string	Job title	Student at University
about	string	Profile bio	B.S. Wirtschaft...
posts	integer	Posts count	42
current_company	string	Employer	University Hamburg
experience	array	Work history	[{...}]
education	array	Education	[{...}]
skills	array	Skills list	["Python", ...]
connections	integer	Connections	500+

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Scraper API Call

import requests
API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here"
url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1viktl72bvl7bjuj0&format=json"
headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_TOKEN}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = [
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/elad-moshe-05a90413/"},
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-myrvik-3baa01109"},
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-tal-75b81/"}
]
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
print(response.json())

const API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here";
const url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1viktl72bvl7bjuj0&format=json";
const payload = [
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/elad-moshe-05a90413/" },
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-myrvik-3baa01109" },
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-tal-75b81/" }
];
fetch(url, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
        'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_TOKEN}`,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(payload)
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '[{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/elad-moshe-05a90413/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-myrvik-3baa01109"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-tal-75b81/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulentakar/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnikolaev/"}]' \
  "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1viktl72bvl7bjuj0&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"

LinkedIn posts

import requests
API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here"
url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lyy3tktm25m4avu764&format=json"
headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_TOKEN}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = [
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ab-test-optimisation-earlier-decisions-new-readout-de-b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9"},
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/orlenchner_scrapecon-activity-7180537307521769472-oSYN"},
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karin-dodis_web-data-collection-for-businesses-bright-activity-7176601589682434049-Aakz"}
]
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
print(response.json())

const API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here";
const url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lyy3tktm25m4avu764&format=json";
const payload = [
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ab-test-optimisation-earlier-decisions-new-readout-de-b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9" },
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/orlenchner_scrapecon-activity-7180537307521769472-oSYN" },
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karin-dodis_web-data-collection-for-businesses-bright-activity-7176601589682434049-Aakz" }
];
fetch(url, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
        'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_TOKEN}`,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(payload)
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '[{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ab-test-optimisation-earlier-decisions-new-readout-de-b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9?trk=public_profile_article_view"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/orlenchner_scrapecon-activity-7180537307521769472-oSYN?trk=public_profile"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/karin-dodis_web-data-collection-for-businesses-bright-activity-7176601589682434049-Aakz?trk=public_profile"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/getting-value-out-sunburst-guillaume-de-b%C3%A9naz%C3%A9?trk=public_profile_article_view"}]' \
  "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lyy3tktm25m4avu764&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"

LinkedIn companies

import requests
API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here"
url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1vikfnt1wgvvqz95w&format=json"
headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_TOKEN}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = [
    {"url": "https://il.linkedin.com/company/ibm"},
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/figueroa-real-estate/"},
    {"url": "https://il.linkedin.com/company/bright-data"}
]
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
print(response.json())

const API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here";
const url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1vikfnt1wgvvqz95w&format=json";
const payload = [
    { url: "https://il.linkedin.com/company/ibm" },
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/company/figueroa-real-estate/" },
    { url: "https://il.linkedin.com/company/bright-data" }
];
fetch(url, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
        'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_TOKEN}`,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(payload)
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '[{"url":"https://il.linkedin.com/company/ibm"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/company/figueroa-real-estate/"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/organization-guest/company/the-kraft-heinz-company"},{"url":"https://il.linkedin.com/company/bright-data"}]' \
  "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_l1vikfnt1wgvvqz95w&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"

LinkedIn jobs

import requests
API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here"
url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lpfll7v5hcqtkxl6l&format=json"
headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_TOKEN}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = [
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/software-engineer-at-epic-3986111804"},
    {"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/software-engineer-at-pave-4310512612/"}
]
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
print(response.json())

const API_TOKEN = "your_api_token_here";
const url = "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lpfll7v5hcqtkxl6l&format=json";
const payload = [
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/software-engineer-at-epic-3986111804" },
    { url: "https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/software-engineer-at-pave-4310512612/" }
];
fetch(url, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
        'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_TOKEN}`,
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify(payload)
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data));

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer API_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '[{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/software-engineer-at-epic-3986111804?_l=en"},{"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/software-engineer-at-pave-4310512612/"}]' \
  "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/trigger?dataset_id=gd_lpfll7v5hcqtkxl6l&format=json&uncompressed_webhook=true"

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Tailored to your workflow

Get structured data in JSON, NDJSON, or CSV files through Webhook or API delivery.

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Get maximum control and flexibility without maintaining proxy and unblocking infrastructure. Easily scrape data from any geo-location while avoiding CAPTCHAs and blocks.

Battle-proven infrastructure

Bright Data’s platform powers over 20,000+ companies worldwide, offering peace of mind with 99.99% uptime, access to 150M+ real user IPs covering 195 countries.

Industry leading compliance

Our privacy practices comply with data protection laws, including the EU data protection regulatory framework, GDPR, and CCPA.

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LinkedIn Scraper API

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LinkedIn Scraper use cases

Effective competitive analysis

Leverage firmographic data to track company growth, identify key companies, professionals, employee movement between companies, and more efficient competitive intelligence and analysis.

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Evaluate company growth and industry trends for data-driven decision-making. Hedge funds, VCs, and financial firms looking to enhance their investment analysis gain massive value from scraping LinkedIn data (public).

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LinkedIn Scraper FAQs

What is the LinkedIn Scraper API?

The LinkedIn Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from the LinkedIn website, allowing users to efficiently gather and process large volumes of data for various use cases.

How does the LinkedIn Scraper API work?

The LinkedIn Scraper API works by sending automated requests to the LinkedIn website, extracting the necessary data points, and delivering them in a structured format. This process ensures accurate and quick data collection.

What data points can be collected with the LinkedIn Scraper API?

The data points that can be collected with the LinkedIn Scraper API include user profiles, job listings, company information, connections, and other relevant data.

Is the LinkedIn Scraper API compliant with data protection regulations?

Yes, the LinkedIn Scraper API is designed to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. It ensures that all data collection activities are performed ethically and legally.

How can I integrate the LinkedIn Scraper API with my existing systems?

The LinkedIn Scraper API offers flawless integration with various platforms and tools. You can use it with your existing data pipelines, CRM systems, or analytics tools to improve your data processing capabilities.

What are the usage limits for the LinkedIn Scraper API?

There are no specific usage limits for the LinkedIn Scraper API, offering you the flexibility to scale as needed. Prices start from $0.001 per record, ensuring cost-effective scalability for your web scraping projects.

Do you provide support for the LinkedIn Scraper API?

Yes, we offer dedicated support for the LinkedIn Scraper API. Our support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any questions or issues you may encounter while using the API.

What delivery methods are available?

Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Google PubSub, Microsoft Azure Storage, Snowflake, and SFTP.

What file formats are available?

JSON, NDJSON, JSON lines, CSV, and .gz files (compressed).

Can I automate LinkedIn crawling with your LinkedIn scraper?

Yes, you can automate LinkedIn crawling using our LinkedIn crawler. The LinkedIn Scraper API lets you schedule recurring LinkedIn crawls, so you can automatically collect the latest profile, company, post, or job data at intervals you choose. This approach makes LinkedIn crawling efficient for lead generation, business intelligence, and ongoing data monitoring, all without manual effort.

LinkedIn Scraper

What is the LinkedIn Scraper API and how does it work?

The LinkedIn Scraper API is a powerful tool designed to automate data extraction from LinkedIn. It allows developers to efficiently gather profiles, company information, job listings, and posts at scale without worrying about blocks, CAPTCHAs, or infrastructure maintenance.

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Example URLs

How do I scrape LinkedIn profiles?

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Authentication

Request Parameters

Example Request

Request Example

Sample JSON Response

Sample Data Fields

LinkedIn Scraper Pricing

Benchmark

Proven at 100,000 parallel requests

220+ Fields per request

Reliability

Scale

Integration

Ready to see these results in your environment?

Trusted by 20,000+ customers worldwide

Available LinkedIn scrapers

LinkedIn people profiles

LinkedIn company information

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LinkedIn posts

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LinkedIn posts - Discover posts by Profile URL

LinkedIn posts - Discover new posts company URL

API for Seamless Web Data Access Comprehensive, Scalable, and Compliant Web Data Extraction

API for Seamless Web Data Access

Tailored to your workflow

Built-in infrastructure and unblocking

Battle-proven infrastructure

Industry leading compliance

Effortlessly scrape LinkedIn data

Why 20,000+ Customers Choose Bright Data

100% Compliant

24/7 Global Support

Complete Data Coverage

Unmatched Data Quality

Powerful Infrastructure

Custom Solutions

Bright Data is used by world's top brands

LinkedIn Scraper use cases

Effective competitive analysis

Market trends & growth

B2B company data

Want to learn more?

LinkedIn Scraper FAQs

What is the LinkedIn Scraper API?

How does the LinkedIn Scraper API work?

What data points can be collected with the LinkedIn Scraper API?

Is the LinkedIn Scraper API compliant with data protection regulations?

How can I integrate the LinkedIn Scraper API with my existing systems?

What are the usage limits for the LinkedIn Scraper API?

Do you provide support for the LinkedIn Scraper API?

What delivery methods are available?

What file formats are available?

Can I automate LinkedIn crawling with your LinkedIn scraper?

API for Seamless Web Data Access

Comprehensive, Scalable, and Compliant Web Data Extraction