LinkedIn Frequent Viewer: a test shows who keeps visiting you

According to the company, it is only a test. Some users have seen it over the past few weeks, but LinkedIn has not said when, or whether, it will launch officially, and it has not explained exactly how it works. Reports say the test is limited to some LinkedIn Premium subscribers, which fits with the platform's habit of giving paying members more detail about who views their profile.

How many visits make someone a Frequent Viewer?

Nobody outside LinkedIn knows yet. It could be two visits in a day, several in a week, or a much longer window. The company has not said.

Who is it useful for?

Job seekers are the obvious winners. If a recruiter keeps checking your profile, that may be a sign they are interested in your experience, and a good moment to send a message and ask about openings.

There is a flip side. The badge could also expose people you would rather not hear from, such as a former manager or someone you have an awkward history with. For them, the answer to "has private browsing ended?" is not a comfortable one, though the source gives no details on how this interacts with any privacy settings.

More details should appear as the test continues, including whether every subscriber will get it and whether it stays a Premium-only perk.