Ever shared a link on LinkedIn only to find the preview image is wrong, the title is cut off, or the description is missing? Ensure your content makes the best first impression with our free LinkedIn Post Inspector simulation tool!
This on-page Open Graph checker helps you preview how your website links will likely appear when shared on LinkedIn before you hit post. By analyzing key Open Graph meta tags (og:title
, og:description
, og:image
, og:url
) on your target page, this tool generates a LinkedIn link preview simulation.
Open Graph Inspector
Important: This tool reads the current page tags and CANNOT clear LinkedIn's cache.
Why is optimizing your LinkedIn preview important?
- Increased Click-Through Rates: An engaging title, compelling description, and relevant image encourage more clicks.
- Brand Consistency: Ensure your shared links visually align with your brand identity.
- Professionalism: Avoid broken or unappealing previews that can detract from your message.
Use the simple URL inspection tool below to check your links now!
Important Note: This tool simulates the preview based on the current Open Graph tags it finds on the provided URL. It cannot interact with or clear LinkedIn’s internal cache.
How to Use This LinkedIn Preview Tool
Using this LinkedIn preview simulation is straightforward:
- Enter the Full URL: Copy the complete URL (including
https://
orhttp://
) of the webpage you want to share on LinkedIn and paste it into the input field below. - Click “Inspect URL”: Hit the button to initiate the check. Our tool will fetch the page content and look for Open Graph tags.
- Review the Preview: The tool will display the extracted
og:title
,og:description
, andog:image
it found, giving you a preview similar to what LinkedIn might show. It will also indicate if key tags are missing and show fallbacks (like the HTML title or meta description) if used. - Analyze & Update (If Needed): If the preview isn’t what you expected, or if tags are missing, you’ll need to update the Open Graph meta tags directly in the HTML
<head>
section of the target webpage. After updating, use this tool again to confirm the changes before using the official LinkedIn tool if needed.
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