Chrome Extension · Free

Simple LinkedIn
Newsfeed Blocker

Block the LinkedIn newsfeed and stop the scroll. Free Chrome extension. Setup in 1 minute. Zero data collected, zero complexity.

  • Blocks the newsfeed
  • Optionally block the homepage
  • Zero data collected or retained
  • Completely free
Install free — Chrome Web Store See how it works

What it does

The LinkedIn feed is a distraction machine

LinkedIn is useful for job search, messages, and professional networking. The newsfeed is not. It's a passive scroll trap designed to maximize time-on-site — not your productivity.

Simple LinkedIn Newsfeed Blocker removes the feed entirely. You can still use LinkedIn for everything you actually need — messages, jobs, your profile, connections, search — but the newsfeed is gone. No comparison. No anxiety. No wasted time.

Features

Simple. That's the point.

Two modes. No accounts. No complexity.

Block the newsfeed

The LinkedIn scroll feed disappears. You land on LinkedIn and the distraction trap is gone. Messages, jobs, your profile, and search still work exactly as normal.

Optionally block the homepage

Go further: enable homepage blocking and you'll be redirected away from linkedin.com entirely. Only visit LinkedIn when you have a specific, intentional reason to.

Zero data collected

Nothing is tracked. Nothing is stored. Nothing is sent anywhere. The extension runs entirely in your browser. We do not collect, retain, or mine any data — ever.

How it works

Set up in under 1 minute

  1. 1

    Install from the Chrome Web Store

    Click "Add to Chrome" on the Chrome Web Store listing. No account required. No sign-up. The extension installs and activates instantly.

  2. 2

    Visit LinkedIn — the feed is gone

    Go to linkedin.com. The newsfeed section is hidden. You'll see a clean page with navigation intact. Messages, jobs, and your profile work normally.

  3. 3

    (Optional) Enable homepage blocking

    Click the extension icon in Chrome and toggle "Block homepage" to redirect away from the LinkedIn home screen entirely. Useful for breaking the habit of opening LinkedIn reflexively.

Why it matters

Focus is a competitive edge

Less comparison, more output

The LinkedIn feed is built on social comparison — promotions, new roles, public wins. Removing it eliminates the anxiety loop and lets you focus on your own work.

Time back in your day

Passive LinkedIn scrolling adds up fast. Block the feed and LinkedIn becomes a tool you use with intention — a specific message, a specific job — then you're done.

Genuinely therapeutic

Many users describe blocking the LinkedIn feed as one of the most effective digital wellness changes they've made. Less noise. Calmer mornings. More time doing the work that matters.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does it block messages or job listings? ▼

No. Simple LinkedIn Newsfeed Blocker only hides the newsfeed section. Messages, notifications, job search, your profile, connections, and all other LinkedIn features continue to work normally.

Does it collect any data about me? ▼

No. We collect zero data. No browsing history, no analytics, no personal information. The extension runs entirely locally in your browser. Nothing is ever transmitted to our servers or anyone else's.

Is it really free? ▼

Yes. Simple LinkedIn Newsfeed Blocker is completely free. There is no paid tier, no subscription, and no in-app purchases. It does one thing and does it for free.

What's the difference between blocking the feed and blocking the homepage? ▼

Blocking the feed hides the newsfeed scroll section when you're on LinkedIn — you can still navigate there, the feed is just invisible. Blocking the homepage (optional setting) redirects you away from linkedin.com entirely when you land on the home screen — useful for breaking the reflex of opening LinkedIn as a habit.

Can I turn it off temporarily? ▼

Yes. Click the extension icon in Chrome to toggle blocking on or off at any time. You can also disable the extension entirely from Chrome's extensions page.

Block the feed. Get your focus back.

Free Chrome extension. Zero data collected. Setup in under 1 minute.

Install free — Chrome Web Store

Read: LinkedIn status anxiety and how blocking the feed helps · Very Big Machine