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LinkedIn Top Content API

GET   /api/v1/search?engine=linkedin_top_content
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The LinkedIn Top Content API returns a LinkedIn Top Content page: the member posts LinkedIn features on a category or topic, with each post's text, publish date, author, reactions, comments and media. It also returns the AI summary some topic pages carry, and the categories and topics around the page, each with the topic value that requests it. Results are the same from every country, so topic is the only parameter: location and language parameters such as location, gl and hl do not change them.

API Parameters

Search Query

  • Name
    topic
    Required
    Required
    Description

    Parameter defines the Top Content page to return. It is the path after /top-content/ in the page's LinkedIn URL: a category such as career, one of its topics such as career/resume-tips, or a topic page such as career/resume-tips/tips-for-optimizing-your-linkedin-profile. It can be up to 300 characters long. The subtopics, related_topics and categories of a response list more pages, each with the topic value that requests it. A topic LinkedIn has no page for returns an error, and a page with no posts returns its topics with an error.

Engine

  • Name
    engine
    Required
    Required
    Description

    Parameter defines an engine that will be used to retrieve real-time data. It must be set to linkedin_top_content.

API key

  • Name
    api_key
    Required
    Required
    Description

    The api_key authenticates your requests. Use it as a query parameter (https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY) or in the Authorization header (Bearer YOUR_API_KEY).

Zero Data Retention

  • Name
    zero_retention
    Enterprise Only
    Enterprise Only
    Required
    Optional
    Description

    Set this parameter to true to disable all logging and persistent storage. No request parameters, HTML, or JSON responses are stored or logged. Suitable for high-compliance use cases. Debugging and support may be limited while enabled.

API Examples

Full Response

Full Response
GET
https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?engine=linkedin_top_content&topic=career%2Fresume-tips%2Ftips-for-optimizing-your-linkedin-profile
Request
import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "linkedin_top_content",
  "topic": "career/resume-tips/tips-for-optimizing-your-linkedin-profile"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)
Response
{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_nR7DmcRYwk1uW8Td7tJgEV3M",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-10-22T09:13:35Z",
    "request_time_taken": 2.13,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.02,
    "total_time_taken": 2.15,
    "request_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/career/resume-tips/tips-for-optimizing-your-linkedin-profile/",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_nR7DmcRYwk1uW8Td7tJgEV3M.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_nR7DmcRYwk1uW8Td7tJgEV3M"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "linkedin_top_content",
    "topic": "career/resume-tips/tips-for-optimizing-your-linkedin-profile"
  },
  "topic": {
    "title": "Tips for Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile",
    "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/career/resume-tips/tips-for-optimizing-your-linkedin-profile/"
  },
  "breadcrumbs": [
    {
      "title": "Career",
      "topic": "career",
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/career/"
    },
    "..."
  ],
  "ai_summary": {
    "summary": "Optimizing your LinkedIn profile means making thoughtful improvements that help you get noticed by recruiters, clients, or collaborators. A strong profile showcases your skills, experience, and personality, helping opportunities find you even when you’re not actively searching.",
    "highlights": [
      {
        "title": "Refresh your headline",
        "text": "Go beyond your job title by including specific skills and keywords that relate to the roles or industries you’re interested in."
      },
      "..."
    ]
  },
  "posts": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "id": "7303777950649233408",
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/abelcak_8-tips-to-transform-your-linkedin-profile-activity-7303777950...",
      "text": "I’ve reviewed 1,000+ LinkedIn profiles over the past 5 years.\n\nHere are 8 tips to turn your LinkedIn profile into a job-generating machine:\n\n1. Upgrade Your Profile Picture\n\nLike it or not, your profile picture is your first impression.\n\nMake it a good one:\n\n- Upload your PP to...",
      "content_links": [
        {
          "text": "ResyMatch.io",
          "link": "http://ResyMatch.io"
        }
      ],
      "date": "2025-03-07",
      "iso_date": "2025-03-07T14:06:01Z",
      "posted_at": "1y",
      "author": {
        "name": "Austin Belcak",
        "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak",
        "headline": "I Teach People How To Land Amazing Jobs Without Applying Online // Ready To Land A Great Role 2x Faster (With A $44K+ Raise)? Head To 👉 CultivatedCulture.com/Coaching",
        "thumbnail": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E03AQF36i0Wlit8cw/profile-displayphoto-scale_400_400/B4EZ2SyK...",
        "followers": 1492498
      },
      "reactions": 1111,
      "comments": 148,
      "document": {
        "title": "8 Tips To Transform Your LinkedIn Profile For More Jobs:",
        "pages": [
          "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E1FAQEZSFnvaTkmLw/feedshare-document-cover-images_480/B4EZVH1...",
          "..."
        ],
        "total_pages": 10
      }
    },
    "..."
  ],
  "related_topics": [
    {
      "title": "Modern CV Format Tips for Job Seekers",
      "topic": "career/resume-tips/modern-cv-format-tips-for-job-seekers",
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/career/resume-tips/modern-cv-format-tips-for-job-seekers/"
    },
    "..."
  ],
  "categories": [
    {
      "title": "Hospitality & Tourism",
      "topic": "hospitality-tourism",
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/hospitality-tourism/"
    },
    "..."
  ]
}

Topics in a Category

Topics in a Category
GET
https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?engine=linkedin_top_content&topic=artificial-intelligence
Request
import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "linkedin_top_content",
  "topic": "artificial-intelligence"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)
Response
{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_aMdIq2kcAgqJosofLoThONQK",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-10-22T09:13:37Z",
    "request_time_taken": 13.81,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.01,
    "total_time_taken": 13.82,
    "request_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/artificial-intelligence/",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_aMdIq2kcAgqJosofLoThONQK.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_aMdIq2kcAgqJosofLoThONQK"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "linkedin_top_content",
    "topic": "artificial-intelligence"
  },
  "subtopics": [
    {
      "title": "AI Strategy Planning",
      "topic": "artificial-intelligence/ai-strategy-planning",
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/artificial-intelligence/ai-strategy-planning/"
    },
    "..."
  ],
  "categories": [
    {
      "title": "Hospitality & Tourism",
      "topic": "hospitality-tourism",
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/hospitality-tourism/"
    },
    "..."
  ]
}

Posts on a Topic

Posts on a Topic
GET
https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search?engine=linkedin_top_content&topic=artificial-intelligence%2Fskills-for-the-ai-workforce
Request
import requests

url = "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/search"
params = {
  "engine": "linkedin_top_content",
  "topic": "artificial-intelligence/skills-for-the-ai-workforce"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)
print(response.text)
Response
{
  "search_metadata": {
    "id": "search_o1Xya4jBWMPKUsJik7Q6SFMX",
    "status": "Success",
    "created_at": "2026-10-27T12:39:09Z",
    "request_time_taken": 3.71,
    "parsing_time_taken": 0.01,
    "total_time_taken": 3.71,
    "request_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/top-content/artificial-intelligence/skills-for-the-ai-workforce/",
    "html_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_o1Xya4jBWMPKUsJik7Q6SFMX.html",
    "json_url": "https://www.searchapi.io/api/v1/searches/search_o1Xya4jBWMPKUsJik7Q6SFMX"
  },
  "search_parameters": {
    "engine": "linkedin_top_content",
    "topic": "artificial-intelligence/skills-for-the-ai-workforce"
  },
  "posts": [
    {
      "position": 1,
      "id": "7428186302400864256",
      "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amanda-bickerstaff-edu_the-department-of-labor-released-an-ai-literac...",
      "text": "The Department of Labor released an AI Literacy Framework today, and it's really encouraging to see that the approach aligns closely with the work we're doing at AI for Education.\n\nThe framework defines AI literacy with these foundational content areas:\n\n- Understanding AI...",
      "hashtags": [
        "AILiteracy",
        "FutureOfWork",
        "AIinEducation"
      ],
      "mentions": [
        {
          "name": "AI for Education",
          "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/aiforeducation"
        },
        "..."
      ],
      "date": "2026-02-13",
      "iso_date": "2026-02-13T21:20:23Z",
      "posted_at": "8mo",
      "author": {
        "name": "Amanda Bickerstaff",
        "link": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-bickerstaff-edu",
        "headline": "Educator | AI for Education Founder | Keynote | Researcher | LinkedIn Top Voice in Education",
        "thumbnail": "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E03AQGMBJ91C1XTew/profile-displayphoto-shrink_400_400/profile...",
        "followers": 100085,
        "is_influencer": true
      },
      "reactions": 1181,
      "comments": 59,
      "images": [
        "https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E22AQFma6DYRLqGRQ/feedshare-shrink_800/B4EZxY4FD9JoAg-/0/1771...",
        "..."
      ]
    },
    "..."
  ]
}