LinkedIn’s feed changed from being purely chronological to using algorithms to determine the order of posts in 2014. This change was made to surface the most relevant content to each user based on their connections, interests, and engagement. However, many users prefer seeing posts in chronological order to stay up-to-date with their network.
The good news is that while LinkedIn’s main feed is algorithmic, there are options to see posts in chronological order. This article will walk through the different ways to view a chronological feed on both desktop and mobile.
Viewing Chronological Feeds on LinkedIn Desktop
Here are the main options for seeing chronological feeds on the LinkedIn desktop site:
Feed Filter
The easiest way to view a chronological feed is to use the feed filter dropdown at the top of your LinkedIn feed. Here are the steps:
1. Go to the LinkedIn homepage and scroll down to your feed.
2. Click on the “Feed filter” dropdown near the top left of your feed.
3. Select “Recent updates” to view posts chronologically.
This will immediately switch your feed to the most recent updates from your network. It will stay chronological as long as you have this filter applied.
Following Tab
The “Following” tab will also show you an unfiltered, chronological view of updates from your network:
1. Click on the “Following” tab near the top of your LinkedIn feed.
2. This will open a chronological feed of all posts from your 1st-degree connections.
3. You can further filter this feed by content type, like articles, videos, events, etc.
The following tab persists as a chronological feed whether you have those additional filters applied or not.
Company Pages and Groups
Viewing company pages and groups that you follow will show updates in chronological order. To do so:
1. Go to the company page or group you want to view.
2. Scroll down to see updates from that page in chronological order.
3. You can also filter by content type as mentioned above.
So interacting directly with company and group feeds is a great way to see chronological updates.
Old LinkedIn Interface
Some users still have access to LinkedIn’s pre-2014 interface, which entirely chronological. If you see an update feed on the right side of your homepage, you have the old interface. Simply scroll down to view chronological updates.
However, most users no longer have access to this interface. The options above are more commonly available methods.
Viewing Chronological Feeds on LinkedIn Mobile
The LinkedIn mobile app also provides a chronological feed option:
Following Tab
Similar to desktop, the “Following” tab on mobile displays a chronological feed:
1. Open the LinkedIn app on your device.
2. Tap the “Following” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down to view recent posts in chronological order.
This feed works the same as on desktop, showing real-time updates from your network.
Company Pages and Groups
As mentioned above, company pages and groups you follow will also display chronological updates on mobile. To access:
1. Tap the search icon at the top of your LinkedIn feed.
2. Search for the company or group you want to view.
3. Tap their page to open it.
4. Scroll down to see posts from only that page in chronological order.
Notifications Tab
The notifications tab can also provide a partially chronological feed:
1. Tap the notification icon on the LinkedIn app.
2. This will show you notifications of recent activity involving you.
3. While not a complete feed, it does show real-time notifications chronologically.
So if you want to see very recent activity, the notifications tab can help provide that.
Customizing LinkedIn Feed Settings
While the above options let you view chronological feeds, you may also want to customize your main LinkedIn feed’s settings:
Prioritize Related Content
By default, LinkedIn tries to show you the most relevant posts based on your network and interests. You can toggle this on/off:
1. On desktop, click the Me icon and select “Settings & Privacy”.
2. On mobile, tap your profile icon and select “Settings”.
3. Go to account preferences for “Feed customization”.
4. Toggle “Prioritize related content” on or off.
Off shows more chronological posts, while on filters by relevance.
Manage Post Topics
You can also manage the topics you see posts about:
1. Follow the same steps above to access feed settings.
2. Select “Manage post topics”.
3. Choose which topics you want to frequently or infrequently see.
Tuning these settings helps posts chronological relevance to you.
Additional Tips
Here are some additional tips for seeing more chronological feeds:
– Interact heavily with company pages and groups to keep their updates chronological.
– Check notifications often to keep up with the latest activity involving you.
– Filter main feed by content types like articles or videos to see latest posts.
– Funnel feed filters to topics most relevant to you.
– Utilize search to look for real-time posts on given topics.
Conclusion
While LinkedIn’s algorithmic feed aims to show you relevant content, there are still many ways to view chronological updates from your network. The best options include using the “Following” tab, visiting company/group pages, checking notifications, and modifying your feed settings. With the techniques above, you can keep your LinkedIn feed timely and avoid missing important posts in sequence.
What strategies have you found helpful for seeing chronological LinkedIn updates? Let me know in the comments!
