LinkedIn Activity Extractor

PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Activity Extractor Automation pulls posts, engagement counts, and interaction details from any profile list you provide, giving you fresh conversation starters and intent signals. Set it on repeat and receive daily updates on these profiles.

Check out the Tutorial for step-by-step setup.

Important: The LinkedIn Activity Extractor retrieves every post and the counts of likes and comments. Note that the actual comments and likers will not be exported. To capture who engaged with a post, pair this with the LinkedIn Post Commenter and Liker Scraper.

What you give / What you get

You bring your LinkedIn profiles. PhantomBuster delivers back structured activity data you can act on immediately.

In short, you bring the profiles and PhantomBuster handles the rest, delivering structured activity data for immediate action.

Note: Results include posts, comments, and articles. This Automation captures activity metadata, not full comment text or individual liker names. For those details, use the LinkedIn Post Commenters Export or LinkedIn Post Likers Export.

What you can automate with LinkedIn Activity Extractor

Here's what PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Activity Extractor Automation can do automatically for you:

• Extract recent posts and articles from any list of LinkedIn profiles

• Track engagement metrics including like counts and comment counts per post

• Identify interaction patterns to see who your prospects engage with most

• Sync daily updates by setting the Automation on repeat for fresh activity data

• Export structured datasets with Post URL, Profile URL, and 19+ additional fields

• Build intent-based lists by filtering profiles with recent, relevant activity

Perfect for teams automating LinkedIn prospecting, competitive intelligence, and social warming workflows.

How teams use PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Activity Extractor Automation

Sales reps, recruiters, and account managers use the LinkedIn Activity Extractor Automation to uncover warm outreach moments and build smarter prospecting lists, all from LinkedIn activity data.

• Warm up prospects before outreach: Track what your leads are posting and use it to personalize your first message. See the full playbook for social warming workflows.

• Monitor competitor engagement: Scrape activity from competitor employees or customers to spot trends, opportunities, and shifts in messaging. Learn how to turn competitor posts into outreach lists.

• Source content ideas: Pull recent posts from your network or industry leaders to inspire your own LinkedIn content strategy. Use this playbook to mine activity for content research.

• Track brand mentions and keywords: Capture posts referencing your company, product, or industry terms to engage at the right moment. See how to monitor LinkedIn mentions automatically.

Workflow Ideas to Get You Started

PhantomBuster Automations become more effective when combined into Workflows. Chain multiple steps together to automate entire prospecting sequences. Try it free and start building your first workflow in minutes.

Workflow Example: Warm up prospects before personalized outreach

LinkedIn Profile Visitor → LinkedIn Auto Follow → LinkedIn Activity Extractor → LinkedIn Auto Liker

Why this works

Social warming increases connection acceptance rates by up to 50%. By visiting profiles, following prospects, extracting their recent posts, and liking their content, you become a familiar name before sending your first message.

Who it's for

SDRs and AEs running personalized LinkedIn outreach campaigns who want to build familiarity before sending connection requests.

How to build it

1. Use the LinkedIn Profile Visitor to appear in prospects' "Who's Viewed Your Profile" list.

2. Chain the LinkedIn Auto Follow Automation to add another touchpoint in their notifications.

3. Run the LinkedIn Activity Extractor to find recent content they've shared for personalization.

4. Use the LinkedIn Auto Liker to like a selected number of their recent posts, showing genuine interest.

Outcome

Prospects recognize your name before you reach out, leading to higher acceptance rates and warmer conversations.

See full playbook →

Workflow Example: Turn competitor engagement into pipeline

LinkedIn Activity Extractor → LinkedIn Post Likers Export → LinkedIn Post Commenters Export → LinkedIn Outreach

Why this works

People engaging with competitor content are already interested in your industry and show buying intent. This workflow captures high-intent leads from competitor posts and automates personalized outreach to convert them into pipeline.

Who it's for

Sales teams and BDRs looking to target prospects already familiar with solutions in their category.

How to build it

1. Use the LinkedIn Activity Extractor to find recent posts from key competitors on LinkedIn.

2. Run the LinkedIn Post Likers Export and LinkedIn Post Commenters Export to collect profiles interacting with those posts.

3. Merge likers and commenters into one targeted list of prospects.

4. Use the LinkedIn Outreach Automation to send personalized connection requests and follow-ups.

Outcome

A steady flow of warm leads who have already demonstrated interest in your market, ready for personalized outreach.

See full playbook →

Workflow Example: Mine your network for content strategy insights

LinkedIn Connections Export → LinkedIn Activity Extractor → Google Sheets → AI analysis

Why this works

Your network's activity reveals what content resonates with your ICP. By extracting recent posts from relevant connections, you can identify topics, formats, and styles that drive engagement and inform your own content strategy.

Who it's for

Sales and marketing teams looking to create LinkedIn content that resonates with their target audience.

How to build it

1. Use the LinkedIn Connections Export to get a list of people in your network.

2. Filter connections based on relevant keywords in headlines or profile data to create a targeted list.

3. Run the LinkedIn Activity Extractor to pull recent posts from your filtered connections.

4. Export the data to Google Sheets and review content engagement, topics, and formats to identify ideas that resonate.

Outcome

Data-driven content ideas based on what actually works with your ICP, leading to higher engagement on your own posts.

See full playbook →

Best practices

Get the most out of this Automation while staying safe and compliant with LinkedIn guidelines.

Start slowly:

• Up to 10 profiles per launch if retrieving fewer than 100 results per profile.

• Up to 5 profiles per launch if retrieving 100+ results per profile.

Monitor performance:

• If experiencing disconnections or blocks, reduce the number of profiles.

• Gradually increase the number if everything runs smoothly.

Respect daily limits to stay compliant:

LinkedIn monitors scraping activity to protect user privacy and platform integrity. Follow these per-day limits based on your account type:

• Standard account: No more than 80 profiles per day (half of that amount if scraping 100+ results per profile)

• Premium account: No more than 150 profiles per day.

Pro tip: Use a proxy close to your real geolocation. Retain the same IP to avoid detection. Learn more about LinkedIn's latest limits and how to scale safely.

• Set it on repeat for daily updates: Schedule the Automation to run once per day and keep your activity data fresh without manual work.

• Chain with other Automations: Pair the Activity Extractor with the LinkedIn Auto Liker or LinkedIn Profile Visitor to warm up prospects after tracking their posts.

• Export and enrich: Push results to Google Sheets, HubSpot, or your CRM for further enrichment and segmentation.

By following these limits and practices, you'll extract valuable activity data safely and sustainably. For more safety guidance, read Is LinkedIn Data Scraping Legal? and LinkedIn Automation Tool Warning.

Frequently asked questions

Here are the most common questions about using LinkedIn Activity Extractor, from setup and compliance to data quality and workflow integration.

Where can I learn how to set up the LinkedIn Activity Extractor?

Start with the official LinkedIn Activity Extractor tutorial, which walks you through configuration, input setup, and scheduling. For broader LinkedIn prospecting strategies, check out the LinkedIn Prospecting guide.

Does the LinkedIn Activity Extractor give me real-time data or static snapshots?

The Activity Extractor pulls live data directly from LinkedIn profiles every time it runs, so you get fresh posts and current engagement counts, not outdated snapshots from a static database. Set it on repeat for daily updates and you'll always have the latest activity. For more on live scraping vs. static databases, see Best LinkedIn Scraper For Public Data.

Is using the LinkedIn Activity Extractor safe and compliant?

Yes, when you follow LinkedIn's rate limits and use proxies. The Automation respects platform guidelines by limiting scraping to 80 profiles per day on Standard accounts (150 on Premium) and fewer if extracting 100+ results per profile. Use a proxy close to your real geolocation and retain the same IP to avoid detection. For full compliance guidance, read Is LinkedIn Data Scraping Legal? and New LinkedIn Limits 2025.

What's the difference between LinkedIn Activity Extractor and LinkedIn Post Commenter and Liker Scraper?

The Activity Extractor collects posts and engagement counts (likes and comments) from profile lists. The LinkedIn Post Commenter and Liker Scraper goes deeper by extracting the actual profiles of users who liked or commented on specific posts. Use Activity Extractor to find posts, then use Post Commenter and Liker Scraper to build lists of engaged prospects.

Can I chain the LinkedIn Activity Extractor with other Automations?

Absolutely. Pair it with the LinkedIn Auto Liker to automatically like posts from profiles you're tracking, or use the LinkedIn Outreach Automation to send personalized messages based on recent activity. See the warm-up playbook for a full workflow example.

How many profiles can I scrape per day without risking my LinkedIn account?

For Standard LinkedIn accounts, scrape no more than 80 profiles per day (40 if retrieving 100+ results per profile). Premium accounts can handle up to 150 profiles per day. Always start slowly (5 to 10 profiles per launch) and scale gradually while monitoring for disconnections. For a full breakdown, read New LinkedIn Limits 2025.

Why use PhantomBuster's LinkedIn Activity Extractor instead of manual research?

Manual research means opening dozens of profiles, copying posts, and tracking engagement by hand. The Activity Extractor does this automatically in minutes, delivering structured data with Post URL, Profile URL, and engagement counts you can filter, export, and act on immediately. Set it on repeat and you'll never miss a warm outreach moment again.

Does the Activity Extractor work with LinkedIn Sales Navigator profiles?

Yes, the Activity Extractor works with any LinkedIn profile URL, including profiles found via Sales Navigator. Just export your Sales Navigator search results and feed the profile URLs into the Automation. For more on Sales Navigator workflows, see LinkedIn Account Types comparison.

Can I export activity data to my CRM or Google Sheets?

Yes. The Activity Extractor outputs structured CSV files you can push directly to Google Sheets, HubSpot, Salesforce, or any CRM that accepts CSV imports. For step-by-step export guidance, check out How To Scrape Data From LinkedIn.

What if my LinkedIn account gets a warning or restriction?

If you see a warning, immediately reduce your scraping volume, switch to a proxy, and space out your launches. PhantomBuster's limits are designed to keep you safe, but if you push too hard too fast, LinkedIn may flag your activity. For recovery steps, read LinkedIn Account Restricted? Here's How to Fix It.

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