How To Find and Delete Old LinkedIn Comments Easily?
If you’re trying to clean up your LinkedIn profile and you suddenly realize you have old comments floating around out there, you’re definitely not the only one. A lot of people start using LinkedIn casually, comment on random posts over the years, and then later want to look more polished when job searching, networking, or building a personal brand.
So if you’re asking, “How do I delete old LinkedIn comments if I don’t remember the original post?” the short answer is: yes, you can usually find them, but there are a few limits to what LinkedIn makes easy.
Let’s break it down in a simple way.
Why Would Someone Want To Delete Old LinkedIn Comments?
Before getting into the how-to, it helps to understand why this matters.
Old comments can sometimes:
Sound outdated or unprofessional
Reflect opinions you no longer agree with
Include typos, emotional reactions, or rushed responses
Show up when recruiters or employers review your activity
Clutter the professional image you’re trying to build now
That doesn’t mean every old comment is bad. Some are completely fine. But if a job coach told you to review them, that’s probably because your public activity can shape first impressions.
If you want to understand how LinkedIn visibility works in general, LinkedIn’s own help pages are a useful starting point: LinkedIn Help Center.
Can You Make LinkedIn Comments Private Instead Of Deleting Them?
This is one of the biggest questions people have, and the answer is usually no, not really.
LinkedIn comments are generally attached to public or semi-public posts and can’t be switched to private one by one the way you might hide content on another social platform.
In most cases, your options are:
Delete the comment
Leave it as is
Adjust some activity visibility settings, but this does not truly privatize old comments already made on posts
So if a specific comment is the issue, deletion is usually the cleanest option.
How Do You Find Your Old LinkedIn Comments?
If you don’t remember the original page or post where you commented, don’t worry. You typically don’t need to remember the exact post first.
Here are the main ways to look for your old comments:
1. Check your LinkedIn activity section
This is usually the easiest place to start.
Go to your LinkedIn profile
Look for the Activity section
Click Show all activity
Look for a tab or filter related to Comments
LinkedIn changes its interface from time to time, so the exact wording may vary slightly, but the activity section is where your comments are most likely grouped.
Once you’re there, you may be able to scroll through and locate older comments attached to posts you interacted with.
2. Use the “Your Activity” view if available
Sometimes LinkedIn lets you filter by:
Posts
Comments
Reactions
Articles
If you see a comments filter, use it. That saves a lot of time because otherwise you’ll be digging through mixed activity.
3. Check your data export if you need a broader record
If you have years of activity and LinkedIn’s interface feels limited, another option is requesting your LinkedIn data archive. This can help you review parts of your account history.
You can learn more here: Download your data from LinkedIn.
This method may not always be the fastest for deleting comments directly, but it can help you identify older activity and patterns.
How Do You Delete A LinkedIn Comment Once You Find It?
Once you locate the comment, the process is usually simple:
Open the post where your comment appears
Find your comment
Click the three-dot menu next to it, if available
Select Delete
Confirm the deletion
That’s it. After that, the comment should be removed.
If you’re on mobile, the layout may look a little different, but the option is usually still there by pressing the menu on or near your comment.
What If You Can’t Find A Comment In Your Activity?
This is where people get frustrated, and honestly, that’s understandable. LinkedIn doesn’t always make older activity super easy to manage.
If a comment is hard to find, ask yourself:
Was the original post deleted?
Was the account that made the post deactivated?
Was the comment made so long ago that it’s buried in activity history?
Are you checking from desktop and mobile, just in case one view is clearer?
If the original post is gone, your comment may no longer be visible in the same way. If it still exists publicly, there’s a good chance it can still be found through your activity section.
A Simple Cleanup Plan If You Have A Lot Of Old Comments
If this feels overwhelming, don’t try to do everything at once. A simple system works better.
Try this:
Step 1: Start with your most recent comments and work backward
Step 2: Delete anything clearly unhelpful, overly personal, argumentative, or off-brand
Step 3: Leave neutral or professional comments alone if they don’t hurt anything
Step 4: Update your profile headline, about section, and featured content so your current brand is stronger than your older activity
That last point matters. Sometimes the goal isn’t to erase your entire past. It’s to make sure your present LinkedIn presence is stronger, clearer, and more aligned with what you want now.
Should You Delete Everything?
Not necessarily.
It’s worth asking:
Is the comment actually unprofessional?
Does it conflict with the type of work you want now?
Could it be misunderstood by a recruiter or employer?
Is it just old, or is it actually a problem?
Some people go too far and try to wipe every trace of engagement. That isn’t always needed. Thoughtful cleanup is usually better than panic-cleaning.
If you’re unsure what recruiters might notice, this article from Indeed gives a helpful overview of why LinkedIn presence matters: LinkedIn profile tips for job seekers.
What Else Should You Review Besides Comments?
If you’re already doing a LinkedIn cleanup, it may help to quickly review:
Old posts you’ve written
Reposts and shares
Profile photo and banner
Headline and about section
Experience descriptions
Skills and endorsements
Public profile visibility settings
This kind of review helps your account feel consistent. You don’t want a polished headline and then a trail of messy public activity behind it.
For broader personal branding guidance, HubSpot has a decent overview here: Personal branding basics.
A Few Practical Questions To Ask Yourself While Cleaning Up
Sometimes it helps to pause and think through the bigger picture:
What do I want someone to think when they land on my LinkedIn profile?
Am I trying to look more polished, more credible, more industry-specific, or more approachable?
Do my comments support that image?
Are there topics I no longer want attached to my professional identity?
Those questions can make the cleanup process much easier because you’re not just deleting randomly. You’re editing with a purpose.
If LinkedIn Still Feels Confusing, That’s Normal
A lot of people assume LinkedIn should be simple because it’s a professional platform, but parts of it can feel weirdly buried. Finding, reviewing, and managing old comments is one of those things that seems like it should be easier than it is.
So if you’ve been clicking around and not finding the answer right away, that does not mean you’re missing something obvious. It just means LinkedIn’s interface is not always intuitive.
Final answer
Yes, you can usually delete old LinkedIn comments even if you don’t remember the original post.
The best place to start is your profile’s Activity section, where you can look for your comment history, open the posts, and delete the comments individually.
There is not usually a setting to make old comments private, so if a comment is something you no longer want attached to your professional presence, deleting it is typically the right move.
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