Open-source browser extension
LinkedIn Feed Cleaner
Removes sponsored posts from your LinkedIn feed. Under 5KB, zero tracking, no configuration. Just a clean feed with content that actually matters.
Why I built this
"Sponsored" — that single word was cluttering my LinkedIn experience. I'd open LinkedIn to connect with peers, share insights, and discover opportunities. Instead, I kept scrolling past irrelevant ads.
Generic ad blockers either broke LinkedIn's core functionality or missed the platform-specific sponsored content entirely. The solution needed to be surgically precise: remove only the promotional noise while preserving every valuable feature.
That's when I decided to build LinkedIn Feed Cleaner — a small, focused extension that does one thing well.
See it in action
Real screenshots showing the extension removing sponsored posts.
Feed after removing 2 sponsored posts
Feed after removing 3 sponsored posts
How it works
Scans the feed
A content script looks for the "Promoted" label in each post container as the feed loads.
Removes the ad
Sponsored posts are cleared and replaced with a small placeholder, keeping the layout clean.
Stays watching
A MutationObserver monitors the DOM continuously, catching new sponsored posts as you scroll.
No API calls. No network requests. No data collected. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Installation
Manual install via Developer mode. Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera.
- 1.Download the source ZIP from the GitHub repository.
- 2.Extract the
.zipfile. - 3.Open
chrome://extensionsand enable Developer mode. - 4.Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder.
Note: Currently targets the "Promoted" label in the English UI. Other locales may require updates.
Frequently asked questions
No. LinkedIn Feed Cleaner only hides sponsored posts in your browser using CSS — it never modifies your account, sends requests, or interacts with LinkedIn's servers. It works entirely on the client side, so LinkedIn cannot detect it. Your account remains completely safe.
From the blog
Guides on removing LinkedIn ads, browser extension safety, and digital minimalism.
How to remove ads from your LinkedIn feed
Three methods compared, from manual hiding to browser extensions that do it automatically.
Why LinkedIn shows you so many sponsored posts
How the platform decides which ads to show you and why your feed feels more cluttered every year.
LinkedIn ad blockers compared: what actually works
Five popular ad blockers and one purpose-built extension, tested against LinkedIn's sponsored posts.
How LinkedIn's algorithm decides what you see
The ranking system that balances engagement, relevance, and revenue, and how to take back control.
Digital minimalism on LinkedIn: a professional's guide
A practical framework for getting career value from the platform while protecting your attention.
Are browser extensions safe? A privacy-first guide
How to evaluate which extensions you can trust and which ones are quietly harvesting your data.
7 LinkedIn productivity tips that actually work
Spend less time on the platform while getting more out of it: networking, jobs, and insights.
Open-source privacy tools every professional should know
A curated list of free, auditable tools for professionals who want to protect their data.
Support the project
If you find LinkedIn Feed Cleaner helpful, star the repository on GitHub.
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