Profile

Profile Overview

Description

This endpoint retrieves basic information on the profile like name, connections count, followers count, headline, hashtags, profile picture and etc.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/overview

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

Example Request
curl -X GET 'https://api.webit.live/api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/urik/overview' \
--header 'Authorization: Basic <credential string>'
Example Response
{
    "first_name": "Uriel",
    "middle_name": null,
    "last_name": "Knorovich",
    "public_identifier": "urik",
    "urn": "urn:li:fsd_profile:ACoAAB4VgvEBB9Tk2OSbiSDXL6fh9NE1G0Ku_Js",
    "url": "https://linkedin.com/in/urik",
    "has_premium": true,
    "is_influencer": false,
    "is_creator": true,
    "is_openlink": false,
    "is_job_seeker": false,
    "is_hiring": false,
    "is_retired": false,
    "linkedin_id": "504726257",
    "creator_info": {
        "associated_hashtag": []
    },
    "headline": "Co-Founder & CEO at Nimble | Modern Data Platform | Forbes Technology Council",
    "education": {
        "name": "Tel Aviv University",
        "urn": "urn:li:fsd_school:13403",
        "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/school/tel-aviv-university/"
    },
    "connections": 3425,
    "followers": 5409,
    "location": {
        "name": "New York, New York",
        "urn": "urn:li:fsd_geo:102571732",
        "country": {
            "name": "United States",
            "code": "us",
            "urn": "urn:li:fsd_geo:103644278"
        }
    },
    "top_position": {
        "start_date": {
            "month": 7,
            "year": 2024
        },
        "end_date": {
            "month": null,
            "year": null
        },
        "company_info": {
            "name": "Forbes Technology Council",
            "logo": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/C560BAQGWm60rwBPz-Q/company-logo_400_400/company-logo_400_400/0/1659656352490/forbestechcouncil_logo?e=1732752000&v=beta&t=y6Zso4BSY93-0qR2CjZkSYzI9O3tWNC7rpBJKRNd-Yk",
            "universal_name": "forbestechcouncil",
            "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/forbestechcouncil/",
            "urn": "urn:li:fsd_company:11075183"
        },
        "urn": "urn:li:fsd_profilePosition:(ACoAAB4VgvEBB9Tk2OSbiSDXL6fh9NE1G0Ku_Js,2432237447)"
    },
    "profile_picture": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4D03AQHQ8pne6zuGVg/profile-displayphoto-shrink_800_800/profile-displayphoto-shrink_800_800/0/1708885626845?e=1730332800&v=beta&t=y_DpB9PxVsWVlXD9PcQ7zRBeev3MKnTKUlDX4gMfosg",
    "background_picture": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/C5616AQEw_XEZDDAHNg/profile-displaybackgroundimage-shrink_350_1400/profile-displaybackgroundimage-shrink_350_1400/0/1640100684492?e=1730332800&v=beta&t=QOpcWGnLOWgXOzI97a8IHHmcr-O5LiCY1AcK7sB-ZhY",
    "profile_picture_id": "D4D03AQHQ8pne6zuGVg",
    "version_tag": "3349238601",
    "is_verified": false
}

Profile About

Description

This endpoint retrieves the About section of profile.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/about

Limitation

Subject
Value

Languages

2 results. To get more results, see the Languages endpoint.

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Experience

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's experiences.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/experience

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Skills

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's skills.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/skills

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

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Example Response

Profile Skills Endorsers

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's skiils endorsers.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/skill-endorsers

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Education

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's education.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/education

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Recommendations

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's recommendations.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/recommendations?type={{type}}

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

type

No

Query Param

String | The type of recommendations you want to receive. There are two types:

  • received

  • given

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Contact Info

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's contact info.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/contact-info

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Activity

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's activity on Linkedin. There are many types of activity, only the following ones are currently supported:

  • Posts - posts the user has published

  • Comments - posts the user has commented on

  • Reactions - posts the user reacted to (liked/ did any other reaction)

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/activity?type={{type}}

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

When utilizing type query param ("posts", "comments", or "reactions")

  • The author and backgroundImage field will be removed.

  • The firstName + lastName fields will be changed to title.

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

type

No

Query Param

String | Use this parameter to decide which type of posts you receive. Supported options are:

  • posts - all posts

  • comments - posts commented on

  • reactions - posts reacted to

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile People also Viewed

Description

This endpoint retrieves the people also viewed section in a user profile.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/people-also-viewed

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

1max 100 results - usually 20 to 30 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Interests

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's interests.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/interests?type={{type}}

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

type

No

Query Param

String | The type of interests to be returned. There are five options:

  • influencers (top voices)

  • companies

  • groups

  • newsletters

  • schools

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Courses

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's courses.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/courses

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Events

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's events.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/events

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Honor and Awards

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's honors and awards.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/honors-and-awards

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Images

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's images

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/images

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Languages

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's spoken languages.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/languages

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Licenses & Certifications

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's licenses and certifications.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/licenses-and-certifications

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Organizations

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's organizations.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/organizations

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Volunteering Experience

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's volunteering experience.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/volunteering-experience

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Patents

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's patents.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/patents

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Projects

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's projects.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/projects

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Publications

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's publications.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/publications

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

Profile Test Scores

Description

This endpoint retrieves the profile's test scores.

Endpoint

GET api/v1/realtime/social/linkedin/v1/profile/{{identifier}}/test-scores

Limitation

Subject
Value

Results Per Request

100 results

Parameters

Param
Required
Param Type
Description

identifier

Yes

Path Param

String | The public identifier of the profile. For more info go to the 'Get Started' section at the top of the page.

cursor

No

Query Param

String | Used for paginate through results. Use the cursor returned from your previous request.

Example Request
Example Response

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