LinkedIn Search Export

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Search Export Automation scrapes LinkedIn search results directly into your LinkedIn Leads list, where you can clean, enrich, and export to your CRM or download as CSV/JSON. Safe, compliant, and ready to run in minutes. See the tutorial for step-by-step setup.

Important: The LinkedIn Search Export Automation doesn't include email addresses or contact information. For emails and phone numbers, use the LinkedIn Profile Scraper to enrich your leads after export.

What you give / What you get

You bring your LinkedIn search. PhantomBuster delivers back a clean, structured dataset ready for enrichment, outreach, or CRM export.

Advanced setup: The Phantom opens in a simplified two-step set up for People searches only. To export Posts, Jobs, Content, Companies, Groups, or Schools, click Switch to advanced setup at the bottom left of the setup modal.

The best results come steadily over time, rather than through spamming. Because we care about the safety of your account, we strongly suggest using this Phantom at a moderate rate. To scrape safely and efficiently, we recommend processing a maximum of 1000 search results per day with this Phantom (or 2500 if you have a Sales Navigator account), spread out across several launches within working hours.

What you can automate with LinkedIn Search Export

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Search Export Automation does automatically for you:

• Extract search results: Scrape LinkedIn People, Jobs, Content (Posts), Companies, Events, Services or Groups searches into structured lists

• Build lead databases: Export up to 1,000 results per working day (LinkedIn's maximum) into PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Leads page

• Remove duplicates automatically: The LinkedIn Leads page deduplicates your database in real time

• Run in the background: Close your browser tab and let the Phantom continue exporting while you work on other tasks

• Monitor new results daily: Use Watcher mode to capture fresh leads from job postings, brand mentions, or event attendees

• Export to CRM or CSV: Push cleaned leads to HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, or download as CSV/JSON for Excel or Google Sheets

Perfect for sales teams automating lead prospecting, CRM enrichment, and LinkedIn outreach campaigns.

If you’re using a LinkedIn Sales Navigator account you can use this Phantom instead for your Sales Navigator leads.

How teams use LinkedIn Search Export

Sales reps, recruiters, and marketing teams use LinkedIn Search Export to automate prospecting, enrichment, and outreach workflows.

1. Build targeted prospect lists for outreach campaigns

Run a LinkedIn search for decision-makers matching your ideal customer profile (e.g., "VP of Sales at SaaS companies in California"), export the results, enrich with the LinkedIn Profile Scraper to get emails, and launch personalized outreach via LinkedIn Outreach.

2. Monitor competitor engagement and find warm leads

Export users who engage with competitor posts or join industry groups. These prospects show active interest and convert faster than cold leads. Use this playbook to track brand mentions and identify intent signals.

3. Find job seekers for recruitment pipelines

Export LinkedIn job search results to gather candidates actively looking for opportunities. Enable Watcher mode to extract new applicants daily and stay ahead of competitors.

4. Build account-based marketing (ABM) lists

Search for employees at target accounts, export the list, and enrich with company and contact data. Push directly to your CRM using the HubSpot CRM Enricher or Salesforce CRM Enricher Phantom. See this ABM playbook for a step-by-step workflow.

5. Track industry trends and content opportunities

Export LinkedIn Posts searches to monitor trending topics, competitor announcements, or customer pain points. Use the insights to inform content strategy and thought leadership.

Workflow Ideas to Get You Started

PhantomBuster Automations become more effective when combined into Workflows. Here are proven workflows sales teams use to turn LinkedIn searches into pipeline. Try it free to start building your first workflow in minutes.

Workflow Example: Account-based prospecting in target companies

Sales Navigator Account Search → Sales Navigator Search Export → LinkedIn Search Export → HubSpot CRM Enricher

Why this works

Target specific companies matching your ideal profile, then pinpoint decision-makers within them. This workflow delivers highly-targeted leads ready for outreach, eliminating guesswork in account-based prospecting.

Who it's for

Sales teams running ABM campaigns, AEs targeting enterprise accounts, and RevOps teams building target account lists.

How to build it

1. Use Sales Navigator Account Search to find companies matching your criteria (location, industry, headcount growth).

2. Export accounts with Sales Navigator Search Export, then upload to a Sales Navigator account list.

3. Filter by your account list and specific roles (CEO, Founder, VP) in Sales Navigator, then export leads with LinkedIn Search Export.

4. Push qualified contacts to HubSpot or Salesforce for immediate outreach.

Outcome

A clean, CRM-ready list of decision-makers at your target accounts, ready for personalized outreach campaigns.

See full playbook →

Workflow Example: Daily fresh leads from job postings

LinkedIn Job Search → LinkedIn Search Export (Watcher mode) → LinkedIn Profile Scraper → Google Sheets

Why this works

Job seekers are actively looking for opportunities and respond faster than passive candidates. Watcher mode captures new applicants daily, keeping your pipeline full with timely, relevant leads.

Who it's for

Recruiters, talent acquisition teams, and HR professionals sourcing candidates for open roles.

How to build it

1. Run a LinkedIn job search matching your role requirements and copy the search URL.

2. Set up LinkedIn Search Export with Watcher mode enabled to extract new results daily.

3. Enrich profiles with the LinkedIn Profile Scraper to get contact details and full work history.

4. Export to Google Sheets or push directly to your ATS for immediate follow-up.

Outcome

A continuously updated pipeline of qualified candidates, delivered fresh every day without manual searching.

Workflow Example: Enrich and sync leads to CRM for outreach

LinkedIn Search Export → LinkedIn Profile Scraper → HubSpot CRM Enricher → LinkedIn Outreach

Why this works

Combines prospecting, enrichment, and CRM sync into one automated workflow. Sales reps get complete, up-to-date contact records without manual data entry, ready for personalized outreach campaigns.

Who it's for

SDRs, BDRs, and sales teams running high-volume prospecting campaigns with CRM-driven workflows.

How to build it

1. Export prospects from a LinkedIn search using LinkedIn Search Export.

2. Enrich profiles with the LinkedIn Profile Scraper to get emails, job titles, and company details.

3. Sync enriched leads to HubSpot or Salesforce using the CRM Enricher Automations.

4. Launch outreach with LinkedIn Outreach or export to Lemlist for email campaigns.

Outcome

A complete prospecting-to-outreach workflow that delivers qualified, enriched leads directly into your CRM, ready for immediate engagement.

Workflow Example: Monitor brand mentions and engage with intent signals

LinkedIn Posts Search → LinkedIn Search Export (Watcher mode) → LinkedIn Post Commenters Export → LinkedIn Message Sender

Why this works

People mentioning your brand or competitors are showing active interest. This workflow captures those conversations daily and enables timely, contextual outreach while the topic is still fresh.

Who it's for

Marketing teams tracking brand mentions, sales reps monitoring competitor activity, and content strategists identifying engagement opportunities.

How to build it

1. Search LinkedIn for posts mentioning your brand, products, or industry keywords and copy the search URL.

2. Set up LinkedIn Search Export with Watcher mode to extract new mentions daily.

3. Extract commenters from high-engagement posts using the LinkedIn Post Commenters Export.

4. Send personalized messages referencing their comment with the LinkedIn Message Sender.

Outcome

A steady stream of warm leads showing active interest in your market, ready for contextual, high-converting outreach.

Important: Follow safe usage. Safely scrape up to 1,500 profiles per day and use human-like pacing. See our LinkedIn limits guide and compliance resources for details.

Best practices

Get the most out of LinkedIn Search Export while staying safe and compliant with LinkedIn's guidelines.

1. Start with precise searches to save time and execution capacity

The more accurate your LinkedIn search, the cleaner your lead list. Use LinkedIn's native filters (location, industry, company size, job title) and Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT, quotation marks, brackets) to refine your searches before exporting.

Example: "CMO" AND (Social Media OR Marketing) NOT Public Relations narrows results to CMOs in marketing roles, excluding PR.

2. Respect LinkedIn's rate limits to keep your account safe

Process a maximum of 1000 search results per day (or 2500 if you have a Sales Navigator account), spread across several launches within working hours. This keeps your activity natural and avoids LinkedIn restrictions. Read our LinkedIn limits guide for safe scaling tips.

3. Split large searches to export more than 1,000 results

LinkedIn caps visible search results at a maximum of 1000 results. To capture more, divide your search using location or title filters. For example, if you're searching for 1500 results of US Heads of Growth, split it into 600 results (California only) and 900 results (excluding California). This retrieves 1500 unique leads total.

4. Use Watcher mode to capture fresh leads daily

Enable Watcher mode to extract new results that appear in your search every day. Perfect for monitoring job postings, event attendees, or new employees at target accounts. This keeps your pipeline full with timely, relevant leads.

5. Enrich exported leads to get emails and contact information

LinkedIn Search Export doesn't include email addresses. After exporting, use the LinkedIn Profile Scraper to enrich your leads with past and current companies, job titles, descriptions, and contact information like emails. Phone numbers are only available if the person added a public phone number on their LinkedIn profile.

6. Clean your leads before outreach

The LinkedIn Leads page automatically removes duplicates from your database. Use filters to exclude irrelevant profiles (e.g., competitors, non-decision-makers) before enriching or exporting. This saves execution time and improves conversion rates.

7. Export directly to your CRM to streamline workflows

Skip CSV downloads and push leads directly to your CRM using dedicated Phantoms like HubSpot CRM Enricher, Pipedrive CRM Enricher Phantom, or Salesforce CRM Enricher Phantom. For outreach, export to Lemlist using the LinkedIn Profiles to Lemlist Campaign Phantom.

8. Use the Chrome extension for quick setup

Install the PhantomBuster Chrome Extension to connect your LinkedIn account in seconds. Once connected, paste your search URL and the Phantom handles the rest in the background.

Note: PhantomBuster runs in the background while you're free to do other tasks. You can close your PhantomBuster tab and the Phantom will still export LinkedIn search results for you.

9. Use Sales Navigator for advanced filtering and higher limits

If you have a LinkedIn Sales Navigator account, use the Sales Navigator Search Export Phantom instead. Sales Navigator offers more advanced filters, higher daily limits (2500 results per day vs. 1000), and better targeting for B2B prospecting.

10. Combine with outreach Phantoms to automate end-to-end campaigns

After exporting and enriching leads, launch outreach campaigns using LinkedIn Outreach (full campaign with connection requests, messages, and follow-ups), LinkedIn Auto Connect (send connection requests), or LinkedIn Message Sender (message existing connections). This creates a complete prospecting-to-outreach workflow.

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most common questions about using LinkedIn Search Export, from setup and compliance to data quality and workflow integrations.

Where can I learn to set up LinkedIn Search Export step-by-step?

Check out the LinkedIn Search Export tutorial for a complete walkthrough. It covers connecting your LinkedIn account, pasting search URLs, configuring settings, and launching your first export. The tutorial also explains how to use advanced setup to export Posts, Jobs, Products, or Groups searches beyond the default People search.

Does LinkedIn Search Export extract real-time data or use a pre-built database?

LinkedIn Search Export scrapes live, real-time data directly from LinkedIn's search results page. Unlike static lead databases that go stale within weeks, PhantomBuster fetches fresh profiles every time you run the Automation. This means you always get current job titles, companies, and activity, giving you a timing advantage over competitors using outdated lists.

Is it safe to automate LinkedIn search exports without getting restricted?

Yes, when you follow recommended limits. We suggest processing a maximum of 1000 search results per day (or 2500 if you have a Sales Navigator account), spread across several launches within working hours. This keeps your activity natural and LinkedIn-compliant. Read our LinkedIn limits guide and LinkedIn scraping compliance guide to stay safe.

How many leads can I export per day with LinkedIn Search Export Phantom?

You can safely process up to 1,000 search results per day with a standard LinkedIn account, or 2500 if you have a Sales Navigator account. These limits apply across several launches throughout the day to mimic natural browsing behavior. LinkedIn also caps visible search results at a maximum of 1000 results per query, but you can split searches using filters to capture more unique leads overall.

Can LinkedIn Search Export extract email addresses automatically?

No, LinkedIn Search Export doesn't include email addresses or contact information because that data isn't visible on the search results page. To get emails, enrich your exported leads using the LinkedIn Profile Scraper, which scrapes full profile pages and extracts contact details like emails (when available). Phone numbers are only included if the person added a public phone number to their LinkedIn profile.

What's the difference between LinkedIn Search Export and Sales Navigator Search Export Phantoms?

LinkedIn Search Export works with standard LinkedIn searches, while Sales Navigator Search Export is designed for LinkedIn Sales Navigator searches. Sales Navigator offers more advanced filters (like technologies used, company growth signals, or buyer intent), higher daily limits (2500 results vs. 1,000), and better targeting for B2B prospecting. If you have a Sales Navigator account, use the Sales Navigator version for more precise lead generation.

Can I push exported leads directly to my CRM or do I need to download CSV files?

You can do both. Export directly to your CRM using dedicated Phantoms like HubSpot CRM Enricher, Pipedrive CRM Enricher Phantom, or Salesforce CRM Enricher Phantom to skip manual imports. You can also download CSV or .json files to edit in Excel or Google Sheets. For outreach, export to Lemlist using the LinkedIn Profiles to Lemlist Campaign Phantom.

How do I get around LinkedIn's 1,000-result limit per search?

LinkedIn will only display a maximum of 1000 results for any search. To capture more leads, split your search using location, industry, or title filters. For example, if your search returns 1500 results for US Heads of Growth, create two searches: one for California only (600 results) and one excluding California (900 results). This retrieves 1500 unique leads total without hitting the 1,000-result cap on either query.

What data quality can I expect from LinkedIn Search Export?

LinkedIn Search Export extracts exactly what's visible on the search results page: Profile URL, Full Name, Headline, Location, and mutual connections (+ 13 More fields). Because PhantomBuster scrapes live data directly from LinkedIn, you get current job titles and companies, not outdated information from static databases. For richer data like past roles, skills, or emails, pair this with the LinkedIn Profile Scraper after export.

How do I use Boolean operators to improve my LinkedIn search results?

Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), quotation marks, and brackets to refine your searches before exporting. For example, "CMO" AND (Social Media OR Marketing) NOT "Public Relations" finds CMOs in social media or marketing roles, excluding PR. Quotation marks ensure exact phrase matches, brackets group terms precisely, and NOT filters out irrelevant results. This reduces noise in your lead list and saves execution time. Read our Boolean search guide for 10+ examples.

Ready to try it?

Start building qualified lead lists in minutes.

Try LinkedIn Search Export free with no setup or coding required. Connect your LinkedIn account with the PhantomBuster browser extension (available for Chrome and Firefox), paste your search URL, and let the Automation run in the background while you focus on closing deals. Safe, compliant, and trusted by sales teams worldwide.

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