How to See How Many Followers You Have on LinkedIn

Curious how many people are following your updates on LinkedIn? Finding your follower count is straightforward, but understanding what that number means and how to grow it is where the real value lies. This guide will show you exactly where to find your follower count on both your personal profile and company page, what to do with that information, and how to actually increase your audience on the platform.

Why Your LinkedIn Follower Count Matters (And When It Doesn't)

Before we get into the step-by-step, let's talk about why you should even care about this number. On one hand, your follower count can be a powerful indicator of your professional influence and brand reach. On the other, it can also be a total vanity metric if you're not careful.

Here’s a balanced look at what your follower number represents:

• A Measure of Your Audience: At its simplest, your follower count is the number of people who have raised their hand to say, "I want to see what this person posts." A larger following means a wider potential reach for every article, post, and video you share.
• A Form of Social Proof: A high follower count can build credibility. When someone visits your profile and sees that thousands of professionals follow you, it instantly lends a sense of authority and expertise to your name or brand. It tells them you’re a voice worth listening to in your industry.
• An Insight Into Your Content Strategy: Tracking your follower growth over time is a great way to measure what’s working. Did you start posting more video content last month and see a spike in new followers? That's a clear signal to double down on that strategy.

However, it's important to remember that quality always trumps quantity. Having 10,000 unengaged followers who never interact with your content is far less valuable than having 1,000 highly engaged followers who comment, share, and truly care about what you have to say. Don't make the mistake of chasing a big number at the expense of building a real community.

How to See Your Follower Count on a Personal Profile

Finding your follower count is simple on both desktop and mobile. Let’s break down both methods.

On Desktop: Step-by-Step

Finding your follower count on the LinkedIn website takes just a few clicks:

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account.
2. Click on the "Me" icon in the top navigation bar (it's the one with your profile picture).
3. Select "View Profile" from the dropdown menu.
4. On your profile page, scroll down slightly until you see a section just below your main introduction called "Analytics & tools" (this section is private and only visible to you).
5. Your follower count will be displayed right there, next to metrics like post impressions and profile views. You'll see a clear number labeled "Followers."

From this analytics section, you can click directly on the "Followers" number to get a more detailed breakdown of your audience demographics and growth trends, which we'll cover later.

On the LinkedIn Mobile App: Step-by-Step

Checking your stats on the go is just as easy:

1. Open the LinkedIn app on your phone.
2. Tap on your small profile picture in the top-left corner.
3. From the slide-out menu, tap on "View Profile."
4. Scroll down past your intro section. You will find a private "Analytics" section.
5. Your follower count is displayed prominently here, along with your other key metrics.

Connections vs. Followers: Understanding the Difference

One of the most common points of confusion on LinkedIn is the distinction between a "connection" and a "follower." They seem similar, but there's a key difference you need to understand.

• A Connection is a two-way relationship. You send or accept a connection request, and once it's confirmed, you are mutually connected. By default, you automatically follow your connections, and they follow you. This allows you to send direct messages and see each other's full profiles. You can have a maximum of 30,000 connections.
• A Follower is a one-way relationship. Someone can click the "Follow" button on your profile to see your public posts and articles in their feed without you having to accept a request or follow them back. There is no limit to how many followers you can have.

Why does this matter? Because enabling LinkedIn's Creator Mode switches the default button on your profile from "Connect" to "Follow." This signals that you're focused on building a broad audience for your content, rather than just building a network of close contacts. Someone can still connect with you, but "Follow" becomes the primary call to action, making it easier to grow your audience beyond the 30,000-connection limit.

How to See Follower Count for a LinkedIn Company Page

If you manage a business presence on LinkedIn, monitoring follower growth is a core part of your strategy. Here’s how page admins can find this information.

On Desktop: Step-by-Step

1. Navigate to the Company Page you manage. (You can typically find this in the left-hand menu of your feed under "My Pages.")
2. When you're on your page, you should be in "Admin view." The total number of followers is displayed right at the top of the page, underneath the company name. Public visitors will see this number too.
3. To dig deeper, click on the "Analytics" tab in the admin navigation bar.
4. From the dropdown, select "Followers."

This analytics dashboard is much more robust than the personal one. You can see your follower growth over custom date ranges, see follower demographics (like seniority, industry, and company size), and even see how your follower count compares to similar companies on the platform.

On the LinkedIn Mobile App: Step-by-Step

1. Open the app and tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
2. Under "My Pages," select the Company Page you want to view.
3. This will open up your page in admin view. The follower count is displayed at the very top.
4. You can access more detailed analytics by tapping the "Analytics" button on the admin tool menu.

Putting It All Together: Actionable Ways to Grow Your LinkedIn Audience

Knowing your follower count is interesting, but growing it is the goal. Your follower growth directly reflects the effectiveness of your content and engagement strategy. If that number feels stagnant, here are some proven, non-spammy ways to attract more quality followers:

1. Optimize Your Profile for Discovery

Your profile is your digital handshake. Make sure it clearly communicates who you are and what you talk about.

• Headline: Use your full 220 characters. Don't just list your job title, explain the value you provide. For example, instead of "Marketing Manager at Company X," try "Marketing Manager at Company X | Turning B2B SaaS Startups into Market Leaders."
• About Section: This is your chance to tell a story. Talk about your passion, your experience, and the topics you focus on in your content. End with a call-to-action, like "Follow me for insights on product marketing and brand strategy."
• Profile Picture & Banner: Use a clear, professional headshot and a custom banner that reflects your brand or professional identity.

2. Post Valuable Content Consistently

Consistency is everything on social media. People follow you because they want to see more of what you post. Don't disappoint them by disappearing for weeks at a time. Create a content mix that educates, inspires, and offers a unique perspective.

• Share personal insights and stories related to your industry.
• Break down complex topics into simple, digestible advice.
• Use high-quality visuals, like images, carousels, and videos.
• Ask questions to start conversations in the comments.

3. Engage Genuinely with Others

LinkedIn is not a broadcast platform, it’s a professional network built on conversation. Spend time each day engaging with others in a meaningful way.

• Leave thoughtful comments on posts from other creators in your niche. Your comment can get just as much visibility as a post.
• Participate in relevant LinkedIn groups and discussions.
• Reply to every comment you receive on your own posts. This encourages more people to engage in the future.

4. Use Hashtags Smartly

Hashtags help LinkedIn categorize your content and show it to users who are interested in those topics. Use three to five highly relevant hashtags on each post. A mix of broad hashtags (like #marketing) and niche ones (like #b2bcontentstrategy) usually works best.

Final Thoughts

Checking your LinkedIn follower count is a simple task, but it opens the door to a much richer set of analytics. Remember that the number itself is just a starting point, the real magic happens when you use follower demographics and growth trends to better understand your audience and create content that truly resonates with them.

We know that managing content and tracking progress across multiple platforms isn't easy, which is exactly why we built Postbase. For our own marketing, seeing LinkedIn follower growth alongside metrics for our other channels like Instagram and X tells us what truly resonates with our broader community. Instead of jumping between tabs, we use our own platform to plan campaigns in a visual calendar, schedule posts reliably, and track all our performance in one clean dashboard. It helps us turn simple follower data into a real, unified growth strategy.