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.
Read the blog
Guides on removing LinkedIn ads, browser extension safety, and digital minimalism.
Support the project
If you find LinkedIn Feed Cleaner helpful, star the repository on GitHub.
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