LinkedIn - Information and Limitations

The LinkedIn API has certain limitations that affect third-party platforms like Swonkie, which use the API to connect with the social network. Below, we detail the specific information and restrictions related to LinkedIn reports.

Data Available When Adding a Page

First-Time Addition:
When adding a LinkedIn page to Swonkie for the first time, report data will only be available the next day.

Available History:
Most charts provide 89 days of historical data, with the following exceptions:

• Follower Charts: Data is collected only from the date the page is added.
• Interactions by Format: Begins recording data from the date of addition.
• Impressions by Format: Tracks data only after the page is added.
• Best Times to Post: Data is gathered starting from the date of addition.
• Tags: Data is counted only after the page is added.
• Post List: Displays only the last 60 posts.
• Top Posts: Shows only the 60 most recent posts.

Data Specifics and Limitations

• Organic Data: Reports include only data from organic posts.
• Data Updates:
  Data is available up to 2 days before the current date.
  • Example: If today is the 5th, data is available up to the 3rd.
• Total Reach:
  Total reach for a custom time range is not provided by the LinkedIn API. Instead, only the average reach can be viewed.