| Feature | What It Does | Can They See Your Profile? | | --- | --- | --- | | | Complete account-level invisibility. | No (if logged in). Yes (if logged out/public cache). | | Unconnect | Remove as 1st-degree connection. | Yes – they see your public profile but cannot message you for free. | | Private Mode (Your own settings) | You browse anonymously. | Does not affect their ability to see you. | | Restrict (2021 feature) | They can still see your posts but cannot message you unless you reply. | Yes – full visibility, just limited interaction. | | Report/Spam | LinkedIn reviews account for policy violations. | Yes until official action is taken. |
This 2021 guide explains exactly what happens to your profile visibility after blocking, what the blocked user sees, and—most importantly—the hidden exceptions that might still expose your information. | Feature | What It Does | Can They See Your Profile