How to Clear LinkedIn's Link Preview Cache

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

LinkedIn caches link previews for seven days. Run your URL through the LinkedIn Post Inspector to force a fresh fetch of the updated title, description, and image.

If you updated your page's preview metadata but LinkedIn still shows the old title, description, or image, that's the 7-day preview cache. Clear it with LinkedIn's Post Inspector.

Steps to refresh the LinkedIn preview

  1. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/post-inspector/.
  2. Paste your page URL and click Inspect.
  3. LinkedIn re-fetches the page and displays the updated preview.
  4. Share the URL on LinkedIn — the new preview shows.

If the preview still looks wrong

  • Confirm your page's og:title, og:description, and og:image tags are present and correct.
  • Make sure the og:image URL is publicly reachable and meets LinkedIn's size guidance (1200x627 recommended).
  • Run the URL through Post Inspector once more after fixing the tags.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does LinkedIn cache link previews?
Seven days. After that LinkedIn re-fetches the URL automatically, but Post Inspector lets you force the refresh sooner.
Do I need a LinkedIn account to use Post Inspector?
Yes. Sign in to LinkedIn first, then visit linkedin.com/post-inspector to inspect your URL.
Why does the preview image still look wrong after inspecting?
The og:image tag is missing, blocked, or too small. Confirm the image URL is public, at least 1200x627, and listed in your page's og:image meta tag.
Does this work for any URL?
Yes — any public URL. Pages behind login walls or noindex rules may not preview correctly.

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