Does Google see backlinks from LinkedIn?

Does Google acutally see and index backlinks from LinkedIn in 2026?

Yes Google sees these links and links from many other social media platforms.

Here is the proof: Google Search Console displays backlinks from LinkedIn:

How to verify google sees your linkedin backlinks to your website

1. Go to Search Console
2. Click on Links
3. Click on “Top linking sites”
4. See if you can find LinkedIn on the list

How to make sure Google finds and indexes your LinkedIn backlinks

• Always post as public, otherwise Google will not be able to find your posts (LinkedIn articles are public by default)
• The bigger your network and post impression counts are, the higher the chance that Google will index your posts
• Remember to actually link to your website too in your posts and articles 😉