Irrelevant posts appear because LinkedIn combines content from people you follow, activity from your network, recommendations and signals from your interactions. A large or outdated following list can amplify the problem.
Your feed has more than one source
The feed is not limited to fresh posts written directly by close connections. LinkedIn can recommend content based on your network and activity. That is why a post from an unfamiliar person may appear even when you never followed them directly.
Small interactions can become strong signals
Opening or repeatedly interacting with a subject can shape future recommendations. Engagement from your network also introduces topics that are popular around you, not necessarily useful to you.
Your following list may reflect older interests
People change jobs, subjects and posting habits. You may also have followed accounts during a hiring process, conference or temporary project. The connection can remain useful while the posts no longer deserve feed space.
A practical order for fixing the problem
- Unfollow the most repetitive sources.
- Use “Not interested” for isolated recommendations.
- Review pages and newsletters you follow.
- Reduce low-value engagement.
- Actively follow a smaller set of valuable sources.
Judge the feed by usefulness, not purity
A perfectly controlled feed is unrealistic because LinkedIn ultimately operates the recommendation system. A better goal is to increase the proportion of posts you would willingly stop and read.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I see posts from people I do not follow?
LinkedIn may recommend posts or surface activity connected to your network. The exact mix is controlled by LinkedIn and can change.
Does “Not interested” permanently block a topic?
Not necessarily. It gives feedback about that post or recommendation, but it does not guarantee that every similar post disappears.
Should I remove connections to fix my feed?
Usually not as a first step. Unfollowing can reduce a person’s posts while preserving the connection.
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