LinkedIn vs Alternatives 2026 · Departures
What Leaves LinkedIn With You, and What Doesn't
A quick board for anyone planning to move activity to Indeed, Wellfound, GitHub or a personal site.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Resume text | DEPARTS | Copy into a new profile |
| Education history | DEPARTS | Plain text, easy to re-enter |
| Work samples | DEPARTS | Portfolio or repository |
| Connections | HELD | Rarely transfer automatically |
| Message history | HELD | Does not move platforms |
| Algorithmic visibility | HELD | Rebuilt over time |
| Recommendations | HELD | Only if authors recreate them |
In 2026 the practical order is to export or copy the portable pieces first, then reduce LinkedIn activity, then rebuild the network-specific pieces on the new platform over time. How much transfers depends on how much of your professional identity lives in documents versus inside the connection graph.
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