This guide will help you understand and resolve issues related to LinkedIn’s search limits. If you encounter the error message “Search monthly limit reached”, follow the steps below to address it.
Understanding LinkedIn’s search limits
LinkedIn imposes search limits to control the amount of profile data users can access within a certain time period.
💡These limits vary depending on your account type and apply to both free and premium LinkedIn accounts.
💡These limits reset automatically at the start of each week or month, depending on your account type.
Generally, LinkedIn has:
- Weekly search limits for free accounts, which restrict the number of profiles you can view or search in a week.
- Monthly search limits for premium accounts, which provide a higher allowance but still have a cap based on LinkedIn’s policies.
You can find more details about these limits in LinkedIn's official support resources:
⚠️ These limits are enforced by LinkedIn directly, and not PhantomBuster, and you can’t bypass them.
How to resolve it
If you encounter these limits, here’s what you can do:
- Wait for the limit to reset: LinkedIn will automatically reset your search limit at the beginning of the next period (week or month, depending on your account). Once reset, your Phantom can resume processing searches without issue.
- Upgrade to LinkedIn Premium: Upgrading to a LinkedIn Premium plan may increase your monthly search allowance, allowing you to make more searches before hitting the limit.
- Optimize your searches: Use precise keywords and targeted filters to maximize each search and get more relevant results without excessive queries.
⚠️ While a Premium plan can help extend your search capabilities, please note that LinkedIn’s limits apply to all account types.
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