Track Posts and Activity of LinkedIn Profiles [in 1 Click]
Manual profile tracking? It doesn’t scale.
You spend hours scrolling feeds, checking updates, and trying to stay on top of prospects.
And what happens?
- Sales teams lose warm leads because they miss a post.
- Founders overlook top talent because they don’t catch a status change.
- Marketers fall behind because competitor updates slip through the cracks.
One tiny miss… and the opportunity’s gone.
In such time-consuming situation OutXAI helps you like a charm.
Set up a simple watchlist and get every post, status change, and key interaction from the people who matter most.
One click. Full visibility. No more blind spots.
This guide breaks it all down step by step.
🚀 Learn it in minutes
Why OutXAI Is the Ultimate LinkedIn Profile Tracking Tool?
Let's cut to the chase. There are plenty of LinkedIn tools out there, but OutXAI has some serious advantages that make it the go-to choice for professionals in 2025.
Safety-First Approach
OutXAI only scrapes publicly available data – no sketchy behind-the-scenes stuff that violates LinkedIn's terms of service. This means you can track profiles without risking your account getting flagged or restricted.
LinkedIn has been cracking down HARD on automation tools that break their rules.
Automation That Actually Works
With OutXAI, you can schedule profile scans every 12 hours and receive instant notifications via email or Slack when something important happens. No more manual checking. No more missed opportunities.
AI-powered Labeling
This is where things get interesting. OutXAI doesn't just collect data – it makes sense of it. The AI automatically categorizes posts into buckets like "Hiring," "Product Update," or "Industry Insight" so you can quickly filter for what matters.
"But does it actually work?" Yes, it does. And surprisingly well.
Seamless Integration
OutXAI works as a Chrome extension, exports data to your CRM, and enables team collaboration. It's designed to fit into your existing workflow, not disrupt it
Step-by-Step Setup of LinkedIn People Tracking in OutXAI
Here’s how to get started with LinkedIn people tracking:
1. Create a New Watchlist
When you open your Outx.ai dashboard, click the + New button to create a fresh watchlist.
“Click on +New to start creating your watchlist.”
2. Choose "People Tracking”
Outx.ai supports three tracking types:
- Keyword Tracking (for job postings, career updates, etc.)
- People Tracking (for tracking engagement on profiles)
- Company Tracking (for monitoring company news)
For this guide, choose People Tracking to monitor LinkedIn posts of selected profiles.
“Select People Tracking to monitor posts with your chosen profiles”
3. Add Profiles
When you click New Watchlist, you’ll land on the first setup screen where you’ll enter:
- Watchlist Name: Give your watchlist a clear and specific title. Example: “Shark Tank India Judges”
- Description (optional): Add details about what this watchlist is tracking and why. This helps your team quickly understand its purpose. Example: “Monitor posts, updates, and engagements of popular Shark Tank India judges for insights on investments, entrepreneurship, and startup trends.”
- Select People List: Choose from an existing list of people you want to monitor (e.g., “Entrepreneurs”). You can track LinkedIn profiles for real-time updates.
- Profiles Being Tracked: You’ll see the selected individuals' names and LinkedIn URLs (e.g., Peyush Bansal, Ashneer Grover, Anupam Mittal).
- + Add new profile: You can also add new LinkedIn profiles to your watchlist.
A detailed guide on creating new lists or adding profiles will be covered in an upcoming blog stay tuned!
“Create a Watchlist to track posts and updates from key LinkedIn profiles.”
Click Next to continue.
4. Label Your List
In this step, you’ll set up labels to help categorize and filter your tracked content later.
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Label name: Give it a category name, for example:
Startup Mentors
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Label description: Briefly explain what the label represents, e.g.
Content about mentoring, investing, and startup ecosystem
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You can add multiple labels to organize data across projects
This is valuable for future data segmentation, exporting, or report-building.
“Create labels to organize your people tracking efforts.”
Click Next to proceed.
5. Configure Frequency & Alerts
Here, you define how Outx.ai will monitor and notify you:
- Visibility: Private or Public (usually Private)
- How often would you like to receive notifications?: Choose daily digest, weekly, or real-time
This allows you to balance between fresh data and notification overload.
“Set your watchlist visibility and notification preferences.”
Click Next to advance.
6. Save & Activate
Finally, you will see a confirmation screen summarizing everything you’ve configured:
- Watchlist name
- People List
- Labels
- Frequency settings
If all details look correct, click Create Watchlist to start tracking people on LinkedIn. Outx.ai will now monitor posts based on the posts of the people present in your list.
“Confirm and launch your LinkedIn people watchlist.”
When you’re happy, click Create Watchlist, and you’re done!
Best Practices & Pro Tips
After helping hundreds of companies set up LinkedIn tracking, I've noticed patterns that separate the pros from the amateurs.
- Apply the 80/20 rule – Focus on 20% of profiles that drive 80% of insights. Don't dilute your attention by tracking everyone.
- Label like a librarian – Use consistent tags to segment by role, industry, or intent. Create a taxonomy that makes sense for your business.
- Refresh weekly – People change jobs; keep your data current by reviewing your watchlists once a week. Remove irrelevant profiles, add new ones.
- Collaborate – Share watchlists with teammates for real-time alerts. Sales can track prospects, marketing can monitor competitors, all in one system.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Why it hurts | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking too many irrelevant profiles | Creates data noise and alert fatigue | Curate with filters; focus on quality |
| Forgetting to update watchlists | You miss new influencers and decision-makers | Set a calendar reminder to review monthly |
| Ignoring labels | Makes it impossible to drill down when needed | Create a consistent naming convention |
| Overloading notifications | Critical alerts get lost in the noise | Choose digest or real-time wisely based on priority |
Advanced Pro Tips
Ready to take your LinkedIn tracking to the next level? These strategies separate casual users from power users.
- Track Key Competitors – Monitor their leaders for hiring signals or product pivots. When the CTO starts posting about a new technology, that's your early warning system.
- Leverage Customer Profiles – Watch your top clients' decision-makers for upsell cues. If they post about expansion or new challenges, that's your moment to reach out.
- Export Insights – Plug CSVs into your CRM to auto-populate lead stages. "Prospect mentioned budget challenges" becomes an automatic trigger for your sales sequence.
- Set Custom Alerts – Get a push notification when a profile posts about a new partnership or job change. These high-value triggers deserve immediate attention.
I've seen a mid-market SaaS firm save their 5 sales reps nearly 20 hours each week by automating profile monitoring. That's 100 hours back for actual selling.
Pfft. No more scrolling.
Comparison with Other Profile Tracking Tools
| Tool | LinkedIn Support | AI Analysis | Labeling | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outx.ai | Focused on LinkedIn | Best-in-class | Granular | Affordable |
| Hootsuite | Limited | Basic | None | Expensive |
| Brandwatch | Partial | Good | Limited | High |
| Sprinklr | Yes | Good | Enterprise-grade | Very High |
If you are serious about LinkedIn, Outx.ai is built for it, while others only scratch the surface.
Key Takeaways
- OutXAI turns tedious LinkedIn monitoring into a 10× productivity engine
- A smart watchlist + labels = actionable insights in seconds
- Stay compliant, stay ahead, stay data-driven
Why OutXAI LinkedIn profile tracking stands out to be best?
Let's be honest – there are other ways to track LinkedIn profiles. But they come with serious drawbacks.
| Feature | OutXAI | Industry Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Safety-first | Built-in, no risk to your account | Often a gray area that can get accounts restricted |
| Automation | Auto-feed, 10x faster than manual | Manual or third-party hacks that break frequently |
| Integration | Chrome extension, CRM sync | Standalone tools requiring constant switching |
| Scalability | Unlimited watchlists (plan-dependent) | Often capped at arbitrary limits |
| Data Privacy | 100% user data control | Third-party data sharing that compromises security |
The difference? OutXAI was built specifically for professional LinkedIn users who need reliable, compliant tracking at scale.
No compromises. No workarounds. Just results.
Book a Demo to see OutXAI in action and get personalized setup help.
Start Free Trial and experience the difference for yourself (14 days, no credit card).
Turn LinkedIn into your personal radar. Because in 2025, the difference between winning and losing might just be who noticed the signal first.
FAQs About Profile Tracking
Q1: Can I track private profiles?
No, OutXAI only tracks publicly available data to stay compliant with LinkedIn’s rules.
Q2: Can I see a user’s connection list?
No, LinkedIn does not allow third-party tools to access private connection data.
Q3: What if a user blocks me?
If a user blocks you on LinkedIn, Outx.ai cannot fetch their posts anymore.
Q4: What if I remove a User from tracking list?
If you remove the user from a tracking list then you’ll see their old posts but won’t be able to see them in future.
Q5: How many profiles can I track?
Depends on your plan usually from 100 up to thousands for enterprise.
Q6: Can I get alerts for profile updates like job changes?
Yes, Outx.ai supports this in the profile tracking module.
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