Who This Is For / When to Use
Users sharing links on LinkedIn that show the wrong title, description, or image.
Marketers who recently updated page metadata but still see an outdated preview.
Anyone who needs LinkedIn to re-scrape a URL immediately instead of waiting.
Why LinkedIn Link Previews Show Old Information
LinkedIn caches link preview metadata for up to 7 days.
Cached data includes:
Page title
Description
Preview image
Updating your website does not automatically update the LinkedIn preview during this period.
Clearing the LinkedIn Preview Cache with Post Inspector
Step 1: Open LinkedIn Post Inspector
Go to LinkedIn’s Post Inspector tool.
You will see a field labeled “Enter a URL to see how it is shared on LinkedIn.”
Step 2: Inspect Your URL
Paste the full URL you plan to share on LinkedIn.
Click Inspect.
Wait for LinkedIn to re-scrape the page metadata.
Step 3: Verify the Updated Preview
After inspection, LinkedIn displays:
Updated title
Updated description
Updated preview image
If the information looks correct, the cache has been refreshed.
Step 4: Share the Link on LinkedIn
Return to LinkedIn.
Paste the same URL into a post.
The refreshed preview should now appear correctly.
What Post Inspector Does
Forces LinkedIn to re-scrape metadata immediately.
Overrides the existing cached preview.
Displays warnings if:
Images are too small
Metadata is missing
Open Graph tags are misconfigured
Common Issues and Fixes
Preview did not update after inspection
Re-run Inspect once more.
Ensure your page metadata is live and not cached by your website or CDN.
Image looks blurry or cropped
Scroll down in Post Inspector to the Metadata / URL Information section.
Check for image size warnings.
Use images that meet LinkedIn’s recommended dimensions.
Wrong page version is shown
Make sure you are inspecting the exact URL (including https, www, or trailing slashes).
FAQ
Why would I need to clear a LinkedIn link preview cache?
You need to clear it if a shared link shows an incorrect title, description, or image after your page was updated. LinkedIn continues showing cached data until it is refreshed.
How long does LinkedIn cache link previews?
LinkedIn caches preview metadata for up to 7 days unless it is manually refreshed using Post Inspector.
Can I update a LinkedIn preview without waiting 7 days?
Yes. Using the LinkedIn Post Inspector refreshes the preview immediately.
What information does LinkedIn cache?
LinkedIn caches:
Page title
Page description
Preview image
What happens if I don’t clear the cache?
LinkedIn will continue showing outdated preview information until the 7-day cache expires.
Is LinkedIn Post Inspector safe to use?
Yes. It is an official LinkedIn tool designed to preview and refresh link metadata.
Can Post Inspector tell me why my image looks wrong?
Yes. After clicking Inspect, LinkedIn often displays warnings if your image size, format, or metadata does not meet their requirements.