Every Way to Export LinkedIn and Sales Navigator Data (and When Each One Actually Works)

LinkedIn and Sales Navigator data can be exported in several ways, each with its own advantages and limitations. LinkedIn's built-in data export is a straightforward option, but it is quite limited in scope, only providing access to connections, messages, and profile history. This export is only available for desktop users and expires after 72 hours, requiring a new request if additional data is needed.

Moreover, some connections may not include their email addresses due to individual opt-in preferences, and LinkedIn profile views are not included in this export.

For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, manually copying data from LinkedIn search results is an option, but it quickly becomes laborious and error-prone as the number of profiles increases. This manual method is suitable for occasional use but can become a real problem when performed regularly.

Browser extensions offer a middle ground, allowing users to extract data from LinkedIn without manually copying information. These extensions read the displayed HTML page, extracting fields such as profile, company, job title, and posts. They operate within the same session as the user's logged-in account, ensuring the extracted data remains secure and does not violate LinkedIn's terms of service.

However, not all browser extensions are created equal. Some extensions may automate actions, such as sending connection requests or messages, which could lead to account restrictions due to LinkedIn's abuse detection measures. Mastros LinkedIn & Sales Navigator exporter is one such extension that reads LinkedIn search results without leaving the user's machine and provides clean, exportable data in CSV, JSON, or JSONL formats.