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: Neither party could send the other direct messages.
LinkedIn profiles are public by default. This means that search engines like Google and Bing index your profile. If you block someone, they can still go to Google, type your name and "LinkedIn," and find a cached version of your profile.
If your public profile is turned on, a blocked user can log out of their LinkedIn account and search for your name in a private browser or on a search engine. Since your information is public on the wider internet, not just LinkedIn, the block cannot stop them from seeing it. To close this loophole, turn off your public profile: : Neither party could send the other direct messages
The moment you confirm a block, several changes occur simultaneously to ensure your privacy: Block a member - overview | LinkedIn Help
This is the most important detail that many users overlook. If you block someone, they can still go
This is a tricky area. LinkedIn does not notify users when they are blocked. However, if you recently viewed their profile, you likely appeared in their "Who’s Viewed Your Profile" dashboard.
Back in 2021, LinkedIn’s blocking feature worked exactly as described above. To close this loophole, turn off your public
: Your posts or comments in public (open) group discussions remain visible to everyone in that group, including the blocked member.
The process is straightforward and takes less than thirty seconds: