To be precise, here is the complete list of things a blocked user could see regarding you on LinkedIn in 2021:
Conversely, what they cannot see is more definitive:
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, but unlike personal social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram, the stakes are different. You aren’t just sharing vacation photos; you are sharing your career trajectory, workplace, and professional connections.
This raises a critical privacy question: If you block a former boss, a toxic colleague, or a spammy recruiter, can they still see your profile? To be precise, here is the complete list
If you are looking for the short answer: No. When you block someone on LinkedIn, they lose almost all access to your profile.
However, the long answer contains a few important "loopholes" and exceptions that you need to know about to protect your privacy effectively.
Here is the comprehensive breakdown of what happens when you block someone on LinkedIn in 2021. Conversely, what they cannot see is more definitive:
Go to their profile > More (three dots) > Report/Block > Block [Name].
LinkedIn places a limit on blocking. As of 2021, you can only block up to 1,400 members on the platform. Generally, this is more than enough for the average user.
However, there is a more common restriction to be aware of: If you unblock someone, you have to wait 48 hours before you can re-block them. This prevents users from "toggle-blocking" to spy on profiles anonymously. you are sharing your career trajectory
Throughout 2021, users have asked whether blocking also erases previous interactions. Here is the breakdown:
In 2021, LinkedIn offered a privacy setting for browsing: "Private Mode." When enabled, a user can view profiles without revealing their own identity—appearing as "LinkedIn Member" in the viewer list. If User B had a second account (a violation of LinkedIn’s terms) or used a friend’s account, they could simply search for User A’s name and view the profile anonymously. The block does not prevent viewing from an unrelated, unblocked account. Thus, a determined blocked user could "still see" your profile by changing their identity on the platform.