LinkedIn “Catch Up” Notifications: How to Turn Them Off or Make the Most of Them

LinkedIn “Catch Up” notifications were received with varied reactions by daily users of the platform, including recruiters like us and job seekers across various industries.

The platform introduced the “Catch Up” notifications feature in February 2024 as part of a redesign of the “My Network” section. For users who don’t visit the platform often, the previously monolithic feed tab now includes two tabs: “Grow” and “Catch Up.”

The “Grow” tab stores the notifications we’re already accustomed to, such as connection invitations, “people you may know” recommendations, and suggested groups or newsletters. The newly introduced “Catch Up” section is designed for viewing updates about significant events in your network, such as job changes, work anniversaries, and birthdays.

As you may imagine, once the “Catch Up” update went live, the number of notifications suddenly skyrocketed, and many users – including those who have a strict zero-notifications policy in their work routine or, more importantly, those who are on the job hunt and eagerly await messages from recruiters – felt annoyed by the new feature.

If you’re still dealing with this, here’s a guide on how to turn off LinkedIn “Catch Up” notifications. But if you’re a job seeker, bear with us—you might want to consider a different strategy and make the most of them instead!

How to Turn Off LinkedIn “Catch Up” Notifications?

1. Go to Me (profile icon)

2. Select Settings & Privacy

3. Navigate to Notifications

4. Find Network catch-up updates

6. Select the categories you don’t want to be notified about and toggle OFF

Done! You’ll no longer receive “Catch Up” notifications.

How Job Seekers Can Use ‘Catch Up’ Notifications to Boost Their Job Search?

Okay, you already know how to get rid of the extra notifications. But some of them can actually assist you in your job search. The universal truth across all industries is: networking is a powerful tool. And you can easily incorporate it into your daily scrolling routine.

Engaging with these notifications can be as simple as wishing someone a happy birthday. Much like we all used to do daily when Facebook was in its prime. But keeping an eye on other relevant updates, such as job changes or – especially – hiring posts, can give you a head start in your job search. If you notice an old friend has moved into a managerial role, why not reach out? Maybe they will build their team now? And what about the company they left – perhaps they’re now looking to fill that position?

And hiring posts are a no-brainer, of course. If you see someone sharing a vacancy you believe you’re a fit for, just go for it. Don’t be shy! And if you struggle with imposter syndrome, ask a trusted person to tag you in the comments below that hiring post. Good luck and if you’re in the games industry, visit our open roles right away!