by
Block Party
August 15, 2024
Are LinkedIn notifications driving you crazy? You’re not alone. Whether it's another connection request, a job alert, or an update you didn't ask for, LinkedIn has a knack for overwhelming users with a relentless stream of notifications. This constant barrage isn’t just annoying—it’s a productivity killer.
This frustration is shared by countless LinkedIn users across the web. A quick Google search reveals a flood of viral posts on platforms like Reddit and Quora, where users vent their frustrations about the avalanche of alerts they receive daily. The irritation caused by LinkedIn’s never-ending notifications is a hot topic, sparking debates on popular subreddits like r/assholedesign.
LinkedIn’s notifications and alerts can feel overwhelming. Every time you login, you’re met with a long list of notifications that are mostly irrelevant to you - and if you use the mobile app, your phone is surely 24/7 blowing up. The sheer volume can lead to distraction and cause you to miss the notifications that actually matter. While LinkedIn can be a great online space for networking, it’s obvious that these notifications miss the mark for many users.
One common misconception is that turning off one type of notification on LinkedIn will silence them all. In reality, LinkedIn has different settings for 13 different notification streams, each with its own notification sub-category – making it really cumbersome to manage.
To fully disable notifications, you must painstakingly opt-out of each category, one by one. Worse still, LinkedIn continually adds new categories, making it an ongoing struggle to keep your inbox clean. The lack of a simple "unsubscribe from all" button only adds to the frustration.
On average, it takes about 26 clicks just to disable all your notifications after navigating through LinkedIn’s labyrinthine settings (homepage -> notifications -> manage my notifications -> notification settings).
This is where Block Party comes to the rescue. Our browser add-on simplifies the process, allowing you to disable LinkedIn notifications quickly and efficiently. Instead of sifting through countless settings pages, Block Party offers a one-click automation to mass-disable notifications, ensuring you only receive alerts that matter.
1. Add the Block Party extension to your browser
2. Click this link to go directly to the LinkedIn notifications automation
3. Select the notifications you want to turn off and tap “Update for Me” to run the automation and apply the changes directly to your LinkedIn account
In just a few seconds, you’ll be free from the LinkedIn notifications that clutter your inbox and home screen
Block Party isn’t just for LinkedIn; it also helps you counter similar dark patterns on other social media platforms—like Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), Reddit, Venmo, Google, YouTube, Strava, and more. Our mission is to make social media a safer and more positive space for everyone.
Add Block Party to your browser now to access automations and recommendations for the social platforms you use.
