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LinkedIn Feed & Feature History (2003–2026)
From launch in 2003 to Microsoft's acquisition, dwell-time ranking and the 2026 LLM-powered feed overhaul.
Why this history matters
LinkedIn’s feed now rewards genuine expertise and conversation over engagement tricks. See LinkedIn’s 2026 feed changes.
4 updates, newest first
- AlgorithmLinkedIn LLM Retrieval & Generative Recommender Feed (2026)
New LLM-based retrieval, a generative recommender using 1,000+ past interactions, and action against pods and engagement bait.
- AlgorithmLinkedIn Dwell Time in Feed Ranking (2020)
LinkedIn engineering confirmed time spent on a post affects ranking; quick scroll-pasts count as skips.
- Platform eventMicrosoft Acquires LinkedIn (2016)
Microsoft completed its $26.2B acquisition.
- Platform eventLinkedIn Launch (2003)
LinkedIn launched.