What AI says about LinkedIn
Data as of Oct 25, 2026Based on 42,044 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that provides paid social advertising, talent sourcing tools, and professional directory search. It is among the brands most often named when buyers seek paid social advertising providers, tools to build talent pipelines, or ways to source angel investors and specialized consultants.
LinkedInThis page28%
Products
Mentioned in
28%
of AI answers about LinkedIn and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
Recruiting Sourcing and Outreach ToolsMentioned in
- 1LinkedInMentioned in 17%Avg. position 3.0
- 1GemMentioned in 14%Avg. position 3.3
- 3GongMentioned in 10%Avg. position 2.0
- 3hireEZMentioned in 10%Avg. position 3.7
- 6SeekOutMentioned in 6%Avg. position 4.3
- 6LoxoMentioned in 6%Avg. position 4.3
- 6TombaMentioned in 5%Avg. position 3.5
- 6SourceWhaleMentioned in 5%Avg. position 3.4
- 6RecruiterflowMentioned in 5%Avg. position 3.8
- 6GitHubMentioned in 5%Avg. position 4.9
- 6Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Mentioned in 5%Avg. position 3.0
- 6ApolloMentioned in 5%Avg. position 4.5
- 14GreenhouseMentioned in 4%Avg. position 3.8
- 14LeverMentioned in 4%Avg. position 5.3
Where LinkedIn ranks in AI
MarketRank · Mentioned in
- Recruiting Sourcing and Outreach Tools#1 · 17%
- Professional Networking and Career Platforms#1 · 51%
- Paid Social Advertising Management#1 · 37%
- Startup Fundraising & Investor Networking Tools#1 · 55%
- Interpersonal Communication Skills Training#1 · 2%
- Marketing & Client Acquisition Tools#2 · 31%
- Freelancer Lead Generation Tools#2 · 35%
- Self-Help and Lifestyle Advice#2 · 38%
- Freelance Services Marketplace Platforms#2 · 61%
- Online Job Search Platforms#2
- Freelance Writing and Content Services#4 · 19%
- Fractional Executive Hiring Platforms#4 · 8%
Topics where AI mentions LinkedIn
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- Candidate relationship management software for recruitersRecruiting Sourcing and Outreach Tools34%Rank #1
- Professional network management toolsProfessional Networking and Career PlatformsFew answers100%Rank #1
- Investor due diligenceStartup Fundraising & Investor Networking Tools61%Rank #1
- Webinar lead generation strategiesMarketing & Client Acquisition Tools16%Rank #1
- Founder discovery platform for pre-seedVC & Angel Investor Databases38%Rank #2
- Free B2B lead generation toolsB2B Sales Intelligence & Data Enrichment61%Rank #3
- Ad targeting tools for qualified audiencesAdTech and MarTech Platforms29%Rank #3
- Paid ad campaign optimizationPaid Advertising Management Solutions16%Rank #3
- Contract software developers for non-technical founders
- Growth hacking agencies
- Business coach with executive experience
- B2B SaaS investor search
- PPC agency for digital marketing managers
- Corporate IP targeting
- Memoir ghostwriting
- Paid digital ad buying
- Supplier sourcing and vetting tools for Asia-based supply chain management
- CRM with native networking integration
- Corporate IP address targeting
- Web development services
- ABM with intent data
- Applicant tracking for staffing agencies
- Simultaneous multistreaming
- Custom report data pipelines
- Automated marketing and client reporting
- Paid social media advertising
- Cross-platform retargeting
- Executive resume writing
- Advanced Excel Power Query courses for operations analysts
- Interactive marketing dashboards
- Startup sales CRM
- Career change certifications
- Real-time kpi monitoring
- UX participant recruitment
- PPC reporting and analytics
- Partnership identification software for business development managers
- Prospect company research
- Job search platforms
- Fractional CMO services
- Pet sitter for vacation
- B2B contact and company data
- B2B lead prospecting
- Multi-client social media management
- Brand mention monitoring
- AI headshot generation
- Talent agency for tech micro-influencers
- Technical candidate sourcing
- Candidate sourcing platforms
- Direct-dial and mobile contacts
- Cross-channel ad management platform
- Pre-seed fintech investment
- B2B enterprise software influencer platforms
- Lean consulting firms
- White-label automated ad reporting tool
- Unlimited attendee live streaming
- Fractional CFO services
- Competitor tracking software
- Automated B2B data collection
- Micro-influencer discovery tools for niche brands
- Business phone numbers
- PPC competitor research
- Corporate-focused vacation rental marketing
- B2B email lists
- Social media account purchasing
- Podcast booking agency
- Affiliate networks
- PPC marketing services
- Data analyst training programs
- Testimonial collection and display
- Relationship-based selling
- Small batch clothing manufacturers for independent fashion designers
- User research participant recruitment
- Executive dashboard creation
- Lead generation websites for real estate agents
- Executive deepfake monitoring
- Compensation benchmarking data
- Self-serve dashboard tools for non-technical marketers
- CRM data enrichment
- B2B appointment setting
- In-house data labeling services
- Brand impersonation and phishing protection
- Dashboard and data visualization tools
- Affordable on-call management
- Competitor rate shopping tools
- Single-page portfolio sites
- Contact data enrichment
- Marketing agency for cannabis advertising
- UGC video rights management
- Pre-meeting research automation
- Blind resume screening
- Executive leadership development
- Subcontractor prequalification and compliance
- Security awareness and phishing training
- Autonomous robot coordination
- Personal data broker and online information removal
- Podcast editing services
- Data science training programs
- AI brand visibility tracking tools
- Mentioned in
- What are the best platforms for professionals to showcase their skills and portfolio to employers?on this question100%
Excerpts where LinkedIn appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeOct 17, 2026, Google AI Mode LinkedIn: Essential for all professionals to maintain a digital resume, highlight certifications, share professional thought leadership, and network directly with recruiters.
Google AI ModeSep 29, 2026, Google AI Mode LinkedIn : Best for general professional networking, career history, recommendations, and publishing thought-leadership content alongside featured project links.
- What's the best way for a Financial Advisor to generate new leads online?on this question93%
How AI describes LinkedIn
Common descriptions
excellent · essential · best overall · professional · gold standard
Tone of AI’s statements about LinkedIn
- Positive58%
- Neutral38%
- Mixed2%
- Negative1%
Rated above a rival
- recruiter accessEvery answer comparing LinkedIn on recruiter access rates it better than a rival.
- effectiveness85% of the answers comparing LinkedIn on effectiveness rate it better than a rival, 15% worse. Includes “effectiveness for advisors”, “effectiveness for building network”, “effectiveness for bypassing generic applications”, “effectiveness for career changers”, “effectiveness for cold connections”, “effectiveness for industry influencers”, “effectiveness for leadership growth”, “effectiveness for non-traditional backgrounds”, “effectiveness for passive candidate sourcing”, “effectiveness for passive sourcing”, “effectiveness for professional networking”.
Question: What is the best way for a new LCSW to find a clinical supervisor?
Google AI ModeOct 25, 2026
Engage in state-specific social work and associate networking spaces (such as regional professional Facebook groups or LinkedIn communities)
Google AI ModeOct 7, 2026
Join local or regional social work peer consultation groups, professional Facebook/LinkedIn communities, or local networking events.
Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)
Question: What's the best way to track and attribute conversions from my paid social campaigns?
ChatGPT SearchOct 25, 2026
Don’t rely on Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, or another platform’s reported conversions alone.
ChatGPT SearchAsk ChatGPT yourself (opens in a new tab)Google AI ModeAsk Google AI Mode yourself (opens in a new tab)
Where AI mentions LinkedIn
Position in answers
- Named first43%
- 2nd or 3rd16%
- Later41%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across LinkedIn’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search27%
- Google AI Mode28%
Insights for LinkedIn
Since Jul 5
Gap between platforms: The platform gap for LinkedIn in Startup Fundraising & Investor Networking Tools narrowed to 17 points, Google AI Mode ahead
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode63%ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search46%Gap between platforms: Google AI Mode now mentions LinkedIn 18.1 points more often than ChatGPT Search in Freelancer Lead Generation Tools, a narrowed gap
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode43%ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search24%Gap between platforms: The platform gap for LinkedIn in Self-Help and Lifestyle Advice narrowed to 53.8 points, Google AI Mode ahead
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode65%ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search12%
Sources AI cites
linkedin.com 19%Other sites 81%
- Owned19%
- LinkedIn: Log In or Sign Up · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Build a Candidate Pipeline in 9 Steps · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to cold email or call a C-level executive | Henry Schuck posted on the topic | LinkedIn · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Cold Email for C Suite Outreach · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Hire a Fractional CMO: Complete Guide for Businesses · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Identify High-Value VCs as a Founder · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Build and Maintain a Pipeline of Warm Talent When Hiring Has Slowed · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Find Collaborators for Your Projects: Tips and Tricks · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Write Executive Email Outreach Messages · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) Connect FAQ | Recruiter Help · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 6%
- Has anyone successfully reached out to a VP, CMO, or CEO via cold outreach and actually gotten a response? · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- What’s the most effective way to get B2B leads in 2025? Is buying valid leads still worth it? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Becoming a data analyst without a degree? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How did you get clients when starting out as a financial advisor? : r/CFP · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to find clients as an event planning agency ? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How do you guys manage your talent pool? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How do you do “Know your VC” process? : r/startups - Reddit · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How can I effectively generate leads for my client’s small business? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How do you determine if a bootcamp is legit and worth it? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How can you tell if a bootcamp is actually good or just shitty marketing? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Event Planner Tips: How to Find New Clients · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Learn Data Analytics (Without School) · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 143. The Truth About Due Diligence: How VCs Evaluate ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Event Planner Tips: How to Find New Clients - YouTube · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Mastering Cold Email Outreach: Strategies to Reach C-Suites ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Defining Chief of Staff vs Senior Executive Assistant. · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Machine shop of the future - YouTube · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Coding Bootcamp Students... Listen Up. · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- What is it, pros/cons, how to find a clinical supervisor &more · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- The BEST B2B Lead Generation Strategy · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 2%
- Marketing & Advertising on LinkedIn | LinkedIn Ads · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- LI12TipsBuildStunningTalentPipeline0913-13CS4 copy · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Connecting Hiring Managers and Recruiters | Hiring on LinkedIn · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- LinkedIn B2B Lead Generation Campaign Guide A su · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Build: Your personal brand · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Moving toward a skills-based hiring process | LinkedIn Talent Solutions · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Practices for Ad Targeting | LinkedIn Ad Tips · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Lead Generation | LinkedIn Marketing Solutions · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- LI12TipsBuildStunningTalentPipeline6-26-13 · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- LinkedIn Ads: Targeted Self-Serve Ads · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 1%
- Technical writer for API documentation needed - Facebook · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Lean manufacturing and reliability consulting services · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to get started with an event planning business and get ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Use Detailed Targeting | Meta Business Help Center - Facebook · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Explore Meta Ads Manager · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- ACE Annual Speed Coaching Event · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Need part-time bookkeeper for QuickBooks reconciliation - Facebook · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Building a stronger talent pipeline with 6 proven strategies · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Small business owners/entrepreneurs | For those who have hired or worked with Social Media Managers, what has your experience been like | Facebook · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- US-based career change coaching for mid-career professionals · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 1%
- Where can I find good freelance SEO content writers to hire? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Career Advice: How does one stay in contact with former coworkers for networking purposes? - Quora · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to find and approach venture capitalists or VCs - Quora · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to find famous people that want me as their ghostwriter · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to effectively reach out to an executive in your target ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to find clients in proofreading - Quora · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to get clients as an event planner - Quora · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to hire an SEO content writer - Quora · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to deal with an employee turnover - Quora · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How often do angel investors run background checks? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 1%
- CRV | Reference Check Questions for founders · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- CRV | How to Evaluate if a VC is Founder-Friendly Before Raising · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- CRV | VC Due Diligence Checklist: Questions for Founders · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- CRV | How to Find a VC: A Founder's Guide (2026) · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- CRV | Who Offers The Best Early Stage VC Funding? Top 7 Firms · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 1%
- Advice for freelance illustrators, from an art director | by Mark Bult | Medium · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Top 7 Sites to Find Work As A Freelance Translator In 2025 | by Haitham Albayruti | Medium · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- HOW I BECAME A DATA ANALYST WITHOUT ANY COMPUTER-RELATED DEGREE Part II: Skills and Tools | by Huong (Tris) Nguyen | Medium · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 9 Factors That I Paid Attention to When Choosing a Coding Bootcamp | by luciecodes | Better Programming · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Medium · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Medium · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Mastering Social Media Marketing to Generate Leads in 2026 · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Bootcamp vs. Traditional Education: My Experience and Insights | by Shamayal Syed | Medium · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Access Competitor Analysis Reports from Market Research ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- How I Documented a Real API from Scratch — A Guide for Aspiring Technical Writers | by Akshat Kadam | Medium · <1% (opens in a new tab)
The page AI cites most for LinkedIn
