How to find who you follow on LinkedIn: 3 fast ways to view & manage your follows

Want to clean up your LinkedIn feed, find thought leaders you’re already following, or audit who you follow for better personal branding? In this guide you'll learn exactly how to find who you follow on LinkedIn using three reliable methods: LinkedIn desktop, the LinkedIn mobile app, and simple search/filter workarounds. You’ll also get an action checklist to manage follows, avoid common mistakes, and use AI automation to keep your feed focused so your personal brand grows without noise.

Why find who you follow on LinkedIn? (and why it matters)

Most professionals underestimate the power of the Follow list. Who you follow directly shapes:

• Your feed quality — the ideas and posts you see daily.
• Your learning stream — subject-matter experts, niche communities.
• Your brand signals — what others infer about your interests when they view your profile.
• Algorithmic reach — engagement patterns influence what LinkedIn shows you and who sees your posts.

With over 930 million+ members on LinkedIn, a curated follow list helps you cut through noise and focus on content that strengthens your authority (LinkedIn, 2024). Curious professionals, solopreneurs, and founders should review their follows quarterly as part of a personal-brand hygiene routine.

Quick overview: 3 proven ways to find who you follow on LinkedIn

1. LinkedIn desktop: profile > My Network > People I Follow (recommended for full control).
2. LinkedIn mobile app: profile > settings or directly search “people you follow” (quick on the move).
3. Search & filter workarounds: use LinkedIn search operators and saved lists, or export connections to cross-check follows (advanced/indirect).

Below are step-by-step instructions for each method plus management tips and automation options with Linkesy so you can keep a high-signal feed without wasting time.

Method 1 — Use LinkedIn desktop to view and manage who you follow

The desktop site gives you the most transparent, full-featured view of follows and related options. Follow these steps:

1. Open LinkedIn and sign in at linkedin.com.
2. Click your profile photo or Me menu in the top nav, then choose View profile.
3. Scroll to the Activity section and click See all or go to the Resources / My Network section in the top navigation.
4. In My Network, find the People tab and select Following (sometimes labeled People I Follow depending on UI updates).
5. Use the filter or search box to quickly locate a specific followed account. From each profile you can choose Follow or Unfollow, or click the ••• menu to mute or customize notifications.

Example: The desktop follow list gives full visibility and quick management actions.

Why use desktop?

• Best for bulk review and systematic cleanup.
• Filters and search are more visible and reliable than mobile.
• Easy to cross-check with browser-based tooling or exported data.

Method 2 — Find who you follow on the LinkedIn mobile app

The mobile app is convenient when you need to audit follows on the go. UI names change often, but this approach works across iOS and Android:

1. Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile avatar (top-left or top-right).
2. Tap View profile, then scroll to the Activity area.
3. Tap See all under Activity or go to My Network (bottom nav) > People > Following.
4. Use the search icon to type a name or keyword and tap an account to open its profile. Tap Following to unfollow if needed.

Tip: Use the mobile search while commuting to prune follows in 5–10 minute bursts.

Mobile pros & cons

• Pros: Fast, accessible, ideal for quick checks and small edits.
• Cons: Less efficient for large cleanups; filters and bulk actions are limited.

Method 3 — Search, filtering, and advanced workarounds

LinkedIn doesn’t expose every follow-management feature publicly. Use these workarounds to find follows when UI elements change or when you need filtered results.

Use LinkedIn search operators

LinkedIn search allows keywords and filters. To find people related to a topic you follow, search a keyword (e.g., “AI content automation”), then filter by People and Followed (where available). This helps you see followed experts on a given subject without scrolling a long list.

Export connections to cross-check follows

1. Go to LinkedIn Settings > Data export and request your connections export (CSV).
2. Download the file and use spreadsheet filters to compare your connections vs. who you follow (note: follows and connections are separate lists; exported connections don’t include follows by default).
3. Combine exported lists with manual checks to uncover inactive follows or accounts that no longer align with your brand.

Warning: Exported data may not include everyone you follow. Use it as a complementary audit tool rather than a single source of truth.

Third-party tools and browser extensions

Some tools claim to analyze your LinkedIn follows and activity. Use them cautiously—check privacy and TOS. If you use a verified SaaS (like Linkesy for content automation), ensure OAuth-based sign-in and no password storage. When in doubt, manage follows manually through LinkedIn’s own UI.

How to decide whether to unfollow, mute or keep following

Not all follows should be unfollowed — often muting or customizing notifications is enough. Use this decision framework:

1. Does this account inform your strategy? Keep if yes.
2. Do they engage with your content? Keep or engage back; unfollow if passive and low signal.
3. Do they align with your brand values? Unfollow if content contradicts your positioning.
4. Are they causing noise? Mute or reduce notifications instead of unfollowing when the topic is intermittently useful.

Practical cleanup plan: 30–60 minute follow audit

Follow this checklist to complete a fast and effective audit:

1. Open LinkedIn desktop and navigate to Following.
2. Scan the first 50 accounts and tag: Keep / Mute / Unfollow.
3. Use keywords to find follows in core themes (e.g., “content marketing”, “founder”, “AI”).
4. Unfollow accounts that consistently post low-value or off-brand content.
5. Create a saved list or spreadsheet of advisors and must-follow accounts to re-follow later if needed.
6. Repeat quarterly or when shifting strategic focus.

Pro tip: Use consistent categories (e.g., Industry Experts, Competitors, Clients, Inspiration) — it makes future audits faster.

How following behavior affects your LinkedIn growth and algorithm

Who you follow influences your home feed and the content LinkedIn prioritizes. Here’s how to use follows to boost your reach:

• Following active, engaged creators increases your chances of seeing and interacting with their posts — early engagement can expose your comments to their audience.
• If you follow niche experts in your vertical, LinkedIn learns your interests and shows similar content to you and your network.
• Your follows signal topical relevance to viewers; a curated follow list supports your thought leadership claims.

Small changes in follows and engagement patterns can shift your reach over weeks. Be intentional: follow fewer but more relevant voices to sharpen your content focus.

“A curated feed is a growth tool — not a convenience. When you control who you follow, you control what you learn and who you influence.” — Linkesy Editorial

Use AI to automate feed hygiene and content strategy (how Linkesy helps)

If you’re a busy founder, consultant, or marketer, manual audits are time-consuming. Linkesy automates the content side so you can focus on follows that matter:

• Intelligent Post Generation: Linkesy creates posts that align with who you follow and the topics you want to amplify, ensuring your voice is consistent.
• AI Image Creation: Visuals that match your content themes—no additional design tools needed.
• 30-Day Auto-Scheduling: Keep posting consistently while you perform follow audits on a schedule.
• Style Matching: The AI learns your tone so the content complements the experts you follow and the audience you want to attract.

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Common mistakes when managing follows (and how to avoid them)

• Mistake: Unfollowing randomly or emotionally. Fix: Use the 30–60 minute audit with categories.
• Mistake: Confusing follows with connections. Fix: Remember connections can be private relationships; follows are public signals.
• Mistake: Using unverified third-party tools without checking security. Fix: Prefer OAuth-based, reputable SaaS and review privacy policies.
• Mistake: Ignoring mute options. Fix: Mute instead of unfollow when content is occasionally useful but noisy.

Checklist: Daily, weekly, and quarterly follow maintenance

• Daily — 5-minute scan of your feed for off-brand posts; mute as needed.
• Weekly — Interact with 3–5 followed accounts in your niche to keep relationships warm.
• Quarterly — Full audit (30–60 minutes): unfollow, re-categorize, update saved lists.

Examples & mini-case studies

Case: SaaS founder cleaning their feed

A founder followed broad marketing accounts and noticed the feed diluted their niche authority. After a 45-minute audit, they reduced their follow list by 35% and focused on product-led growth and AI creators. Within 8 weeks their post engagement increased by 22% as their comments were seen by more relevant audiences.

Case: Consultant using Linkesy

A consultant used Linkesy to generate a 30-day content plan after cleaning follows. With scheduled, voice-matched posts and targeted follows, profile views increased and inbound messages rose by 40% over the quarter.

Resources and further reading

• LinkedIn Newsroom — company updates and member stats.
• HubSpot: LinkedIn marketing guide — practical tips for brand growth.
• Linkesy — LinkedIn Growth and Personal Branding (Pillar) — strategy resources and deep dives.
• AI Content Automation (Cluster) — how AI helps scale LinkedIn content.
• Content Strategy for Professionals (Cluster) — editorial planning and posting frameworks.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How do I see a list of people I follow on LinkedIn?

On desktop go to My Network > People > Following. On mobile go to your profile or My Network and select Following. Use search or filters to find specific accounts.

Can I export a list of everyone I follow?

LinkedIn’s data export primarily includes connections, not follows. You can use a combination of manual checks, search filters, and third-party tools to compile a follow list—always verify privacy and terms before using external apps.

What’s the difference between following and connecting?

Follow means you see someone’s public posts without being connected. Connect creates a two-way relationship and can enable private messaging. Both send signals to the LinkedIn algorithm differently.

Should I unfollow competitors?

Not always. Follow competitors strategically for market research but mute or limit a competitor if their content dilutes your focus. Keep high-value competitor accounts in a separate saved list for reference.

How often should I audit who I follow?

Quarterly audits are a good rhythm for most professionals. Do short weekly or monthly checks if you’re shifting strategy or seeing feed noise increase.

Conclusion — Next steps to clean your feed and grow intentionally

Knowing how to find who you follow on LinkedIn gives you control over your learning feed, brand signals, and algorithmic reach. Use the desktop method for thorough audits, mobile for quick edits, and search/export workarounds for targeted discovery. Combine this with the 30–60 minute audit checklist and quarterly maintenance to keep your feed high-signal.

If you want to scale consistent, authentic posting while keeping a curated follow list, try Linkesy free or see our plans. Linkesy generates a 30-day content calendar in minutes and matches your voice to amplify the exact audience you curate.

Explore related guides: LinkedIn Growth and Personal Branding, AI Content Automation, and Content Strategy for Professionals.