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Profile Data Response Format

The Profile Data service returns comprehensive information extracted from LinkedIn profiles. Below is a complete list of all available fields.

FieldTypeDescription
urlString (URL)
the url of the profile in LinkedIn.com
profileString
The profile's username on LinkedIn.
crawled_atString (DateTime)
The date and time that this profile crawled.
nameString
The (Full) Name of the LinkedIn profile.
descriptionString
The Summary (Bio) of the LinkedIn profile.
locationString
The Location of the LinkedIn profile
followersString
The Followers count of the LinkedIn profile
connectionsString
The Connections count of the LinkedIn profile
experienceArray [Experience Object]
An array of Experiences of the LinkedIn profile.
Experience.titleString
The Job Title of the Work Experience.
Experience.company_nameString
Name of the Company of the Work Experience.
Experience.company_linkString (URL)
The web address of the company for the work experience on LinkedIn.
Experience.image_urlString (URL)
The URL of the company's logo or image associated with the work experience on LinkedIn (if available).
Experience.locationString
The location of the company where the work experience took place, as listed on LinkedIn.
Experience.descriptionString
A brief summary or details about the role, responsibilities, and achievements in the work experience, as provided on LinkedIn.
Experience.dateExperience Date Object
Represents the start/end dates and the duration of the work experience.
Experience.date.start_dateString
The start date of the work experience.
Experience.date.end_dateString
The end date of the work experience.
Experience.date.durationDuration Object
Represents the duration years and months of the work experience.
Experience.date.duration.yearsInteger
The total number of full years spent in the work experience.
Experience.date.duration.monthsInteger
The additional months beyond the full years/
educationArray [Education Object]
An array of Education of the LinkedIn profile.
Education.university_nameString
Name of the university or school of the education.
Education.university_linkString (URL)
The web address of the university/school for the education on LinkedIn.
Education.degreeString
The academic degree obtained during the education experience (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D.), as listed on LinkedIn.
Education.majorString
The primary field of study or specialization pursued during the education.
Education.dateEducation Date Object
Represents the start/end dates of the education.
Education.date.start_dateString
The start date of the education experience.
Education.date.end_dateString
The end date of the education experience.
certificationsArray [Certification Object]
An array of certifications listed in the LinkedIn profile.
Certification.titleString
The title of the certification earned by the user.
Certification.issuerString
The organization or institution that issued the certification.
Certification.course_linkString (URL)
The web address of the certification course or details page.
Certification.image_urlString (URL)
The logo or image of the certification provider, if available.
Certification.issued_dateString
The date when the certification was issued.
Certification.credentialString
The credential ID or license number associated with the certification, if provided.
languagesArray [Language Object]
An array of Language objects representing the languages known by the user.
Language.nameString
The name of the language (e.g., "English", "Afro-Asiatic languages").
Language.descriptionString
A brief description of the user’s proficiency level in the language (e.g., "Native or bilingual proficiency", "Elementary proficiency").
volunteeringsArray [Volunteering Object]
An array of Volunteering objects representing the user’s volunteer experiences.
Volunteering.roleString
The role or position held during the volunteer experience (defaults to empty if not provided).
Volunteering.organizationString
The name of the organization where the volunteering took place (defaults to empty if not provided).
Volunteering.volunteering_linkString (URL)
The web address related to the volunteer experience, if available (defaults to empty if not provided).
Volunteering.dateStartEndDateDuration Object
Represents the start and end dates of the volunteer experience.
Volunteering.date.start_dateString
The start date of the volunteer experience (part of the StartEndDateDuration object).
Volunteering.date.end_dateString
The end date of the volunteer experience (part of the StartEndDateDuration object).
Volunteering.causeString
The cause or purpose of the volunteer work (defaults to empty if not provided).
Volunteering.descriptionString
A brief description of the volunteer experience (defaults to empty if not provided).
publicationsArray [Publication Object]
An array of Publication objects representing the user’s published works or mentions.
Publication.titleString
The title of the publication (e.g., "Chicago Sun-Times").
Publication.publisherString
The publisher or source of the publication (e.g., "August 14, 1986").
Publication.publication_linkString (URL)
The web address of the publication, if available (can be empty if not provided).
Publication.publication_dateString
The date the publication was released (can be empty if not specified).
Publication.descriptionString
A brief description of the publication (e.g., "Classified ad for used humidifier.").
projectsArray [Project Object]
An array of Project objects representing the user’s projects.
Project.nameString
The name of the project (defaults to empty if not provided).
Project.dateStartEndDate Object or null
Represents the start and end dates of the project (can be null if not specified).
Project.date.start_dateString
The start date of the project (part of the StartEndDate object).
Project.date.end_dateString
The end date of the project (part of the StartEndDate object).
Project.descriptionString or null
A brief description of the project (can be null if not provided).
coursesArray [Course Object]
An array of Course objects representing the courses taken or associated with the user.
Course.nameString
The name of the course (e.g., "Build Wealth by Suing Donald Trump Over Failure to Build Wealth").
Course.numberString
The number or identifier of the course (e.g., "Online").
honors_and_awardsArray [HonorsAndAwards Object]
An array of honors and awards listed in the LinkedIn profile.
HonorsAndAwards.titleString
The title or name of the honor or award received.
HonorsAndAwards.issuerString
The organization or institution that issued the honor or award.
HonorsAndAwards.issued_dateString
The date when the honor or award was received.
HonorsAndAwards.descriptionString
A brief description of the honor or award, including context, achievements, or ranking details.
activitiesArray [Activity Object]
An array of Activity objects representing the user's activities and posts on LinkedIn.
Activity.titleString or null
The title or main content of the activity or post.
Activity.subtitleString or null
The subtitle or additional context about the activity (e.g., "Liked by John Doe").
Activity.image_urlString (URL) or null
The URL of any image associated with the activity, if available.
Activity.linkString (URL) or null
The web address or link to the full activity or post on LinkedIn.
similar_profilesArray [SimilarProfile Object]
An array of Similar Profile objects representing profiles similar to the current user.
SimilarProfile.urlString (URL) or null
The LinkedIn URL of the similar profile.
SimilarProfile.nameString or null
The full name of the person in the similar profile.
SimilarProfile.titleString or null
The current job title or position of the person in the similar profile.
SimilarProfile.image_urlString (URL) or null
The profile picture URL of the similar profile, if available.
patentsArray [Patent Object]
An array of Patent objects representing patents held or filed by the user.
Patent.titleString or null
The title of the patent.
Patent.patent_idString or null
The unique identifier or patent number assigned to the patent.
Patent.linkString (URL) or null
The web address or link to the patent details, if available.

Sample Response JSON

{
"url": "https://linkedin.com/in/john-doe-sample/",
"profile": "john-doe-sample",
"crawled_at": "30/10/2024 11:45:22",
"name": "Stephen Colbert",
"description": "Emmy-winning host, political satirist, and part-time bear wrestler",
"location": "New York, New York, United States",
"followers": "528K followers",
"connections": "500+ connections",
"experience": [
{
"title": "Host & Executive Producer",
"company_name": "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert",
"company_link": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/late-show-colbert",
"image_url": null,
"date": {
"start_date": "2015",
"end_date": null,
"duration": {
"years": 9,
"months": 6
}
},
"location": "New York, NY",
"description": "Making America laugh great again since 2015"
},
{
"title": "Correspondent",
"company_name": "The Daily Show",
"company_link": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-show",
"image_url": null,
"date": {
"start_date": "1997",
"end_date": "2005",
"duration": {
"years": 8,
"months": 0
}
},
"location": "New York, NY",
"description": "Learned how to read a teleprompter while maintaining eye contact"
}
],
"education": [
{
"university_name": "Northwestern University",
"university_link": "https://www.northwestern.edu",
"image_url": null,
"degree": "Bachelor of Arts",
"major": "Theater",
"date": {
"start_date": "1982",
"end_date": "1986"
}
}
],
"certifications": [
{
"image_url": "https://static.licdn.com/aero-v1/sc/h/cs8pjfgyw96g44ln9r7tct85f",
"title": "Certified Truthiness Expert",
"course_link": "",
"issuer": "The Colbert Report",
"credential": "",
"issued_date": "Oct 2005"
}
],
"languages": [
{
"name": "English",
"description": "Native or bilingual proficiency"
},
{
"name": "French",
"description": "Limited working proficiency (mostly just the word 'fromage')"
}
],
"volunteerings": [
{
"role": "Board Member",
"organization": "DonorsChoose",
"volunteering_link": "https://www.donorschoose.org",
"date": {
"start_date": "2010",
"end_date": null,
"duration": {
"years": 14,
"months": 0
}
},
"cause": "Education",
"description": "Helping teachers get the resources they need (and occasionally mocking them lovingly)"
}
],
"publications": [
{
"title": "I Am America (And So Can You!)",
"publisher": "Grand Central Publishing",
"publication_link": "",
"publication_date": "2007",
"description": "#1 New York Times Bestseller (probably)"
}
],
"projects": [
{
"name": "The Colbert Report",
"date": {
"start_date": "2005",
"end_date": "2014"
},
"description": "Award-winning news parody program (also known as 'the real news')"
}
],
"courses": [
{
"name": "Advanced Satire 501",
"number": "COLB-101"
},
{
"name": "How to Interview Politicians Without Laughing",
"number": "COLB-404"
}
],
"honors_and_awards": [
{
"title": "Peabody Award",
"issuer": "University of Georgia",
"issued_date": "2008",
"description": "For The Colbert Report (they said it was 'important journalism' - we didn't correct them)"
},
{
"title": "Emmy Award",
"issuer": "Television Academy",
"issued_date": "2014",
"description": "Outstanding Variety Series (we beat actual news programs)"
}
],
"activities": [
{
"title": "White House Correspondents' Dinner Speaker",
"subtitle": "Liked by John Doe",
"image_url": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4D22AQG1HTYEZX8ZUw/feedshare-shrink_800/B4DZexbd80HAAg-/0/1751028470866?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=b2Q_3B2SnYHrtO0Al8WUVMpeqFx1gvRUucb2LnqwS3k",
"link": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/noah-labs_noahlabs-digitalhealth-telemonitoring-activity-7344375218691321856-quFk"
}
],
"similar_profiles": [
{
"url": "https://linkedin.com/in/jonstewart/",
"name": "Jon Stewart",
"title": "Host, The Problem with Jon Stewart",
"image_url": null
},
{
"url": "https://linkedin.com/in/johnoliver/",
"name": "John Oliver",
"title": "Host, Last Week Tonight",
"image_url": null
}
],
"patents": [
{
"title": "Method and Apparatus for Maintaining a Straight Face During Political Interviews",
"patent_id": "USPAT-COLB-2020-001",
"link": ""
},
{
"title": "Satirical News Delivery System with Enhanced Truthiness",
"patent_id": "USPAT-COLB-2012-002",
"link": ""
}
]
}