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LinkedIn Endorsement Tracker
Track your LinkedIn skill endorsements, star the skills you want to be known for, and see which ones are leading. Real numbers from your profile, growth over time, and an honest way to ask for more. Free, no login required.
- Up to 100 Skills
- Focus Skills
- Growth Tracking
- Insights
- Ask Helper
- CSV Export
Endorsement Tracker
Record the counts on your profile, see what's leading, and grow the skills that matter
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- Endorsements
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- Focus skills
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- No endorsements yet
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Add skills
Enter the number LinkedIn shows next to each skill on your profile. You can update it any time.
No skills tracked yet
Open your LinkedIn profile, scroll to Skills, and add each skill with its endorsement count above.
Ask someone to endorse a skill
Only ask people who've seen you use the skill — and endorse them back for skills you've seen.
Hi [Name], would you be comfortable endorsing me for [skill] on LinkedIn? Only if you've seen me use it — no pressure at all. Happy to endorse you for the skills I've seen you use, too.
What's New in the Endorsement Tracker (2026 Upgrade)
Real numbers only
Removed the random starting counts and the notification toggle that didn't do anything.
Focus skills
Star the skills you want to be known for and see if they lead.
Insights
Top skills, zero-endorsement skills, the 100-skill limit, and growth.
Growth over time
Every change is dated — see what grew in the last 30 days.
Import from My Profile
Bring in the skills from your LinkedinForge profile in one click.
Ask for an endorsement
A short, honest message for any skill.
Goals per skill
Set a target where it helps — skip it where it doesn't.
CSV export
Keep a record before you remove or rename skills.
Account sync
Saved in your browser, synced when you sign in.
LinkedIn Skills & Endorsements by the Numbers
- Skills you can add (LinkedIn Help)
- 100
- Degree connections can endorse (LinkedIn Help)
- 1st
- Focus skills to star
- 3–5
- Day growth view
- 30
- Guessed numbers
- 0
- Click to export CSV
- 1
- Honest ask per skill
- 1
- No login required
- Free
Limits from LinkedIn Help: Add and remove skills and Skill endorsements.
How to Use the Endorsement Tracker
- 01
Add your skills and counts
Open your LinkedIn profile, scroll to Skills, and add each skill with the endorsement number shown. Or import your skills from My Profile and fill in the counts.
- 02
Star your focus skills
Mark the 3–5 skills you most want to be known for. Set goals if they help you.
- 03
Update, read insights & ask
Update counts when they change. The insights show what's leading and what's missing, and the ask helper writes a short message to the right person.
How LinkedIn Endorsements Work
Who can endorse you
Only your 1st-degree connections, for skills listed on your profile.
You don't have to ask
Connections can endorse you any time — but a specific, honest ask helps.
Skills limit
Up to 100 skills per profile. A focused list is easier to read.
Removing a skill
Removes its endorsements. Re-adding only restores them if typed exactly the same.
Hiding endorsements
You can hide individual endorsements or opt out of receiving them.
Order
Visitors see your first few skills first, so put your strongest ones at the top.
How to Get More Endorsements on LinkedIn (Best Practices)
Keep Your Skills Focused
You can add up to 100 skills, but a shorter, relevant list makes your strongest skills easier to see. Remove skills you don't want to be hired for.
Order Matters
People see your first few skills before they click to see more. Make sure the skills you care about most are the ones people see first.
Endorse Others First
Endorse connections for skills you've genuinely seen them use. It's generous, and many people return the favour.
Ask the Right People
Ask colleagues, managers, or clients who've actually seen you use a specific skill — one skill per ask.
Match Your Next Role
Use skills that appear in the job descriptions you're targeting, so endorsements support where you're going.
Back Skills With Proof
Mention your top skills in your About section, experience bullet points, and featured work.
Export Before You Edit
Removing a skill removes its endorsements. Export your list first so you have a record.
Pair With Recommendations
Endorsements show what; recommendations show how. Ask for one recommendation that mentions your focus skills.
How to Ask for an Endorsement (Template)
Hi [Name], Since we [worked on X together], would you be comfortable endorsing me for [skill] on LinkedIn? Only if you've seen me use it — no pressure at all. Happy to endorse you for the skills I've seen you use, too.
The tracker fills this in for any skill — click the message icon next to a skill.
Which Skills Should You Track?
| Type | Examples | Why track it |
|---|---|---|
| Core role skills | Product Management, Data Analysis | What recruiters search for |
| Tools | SQL, Figma, Salesforce | Easy for colleagues to confirm |
| Leadership | Team Leadership, Mentoring | Shows how you work with people |
| Domain | Fintech, Healthcare | Signals industry depth |
| Next-role skills | Skills in the jobs you want | Points your profile where you're going |
Endorsements vs Recommendations
Endorsements (This Tool)
- One click from a 1st-degree connection
- Confirms a specific skill
- Quick to give — and to ask for
- Best for: showing which skills people back you on
Recommendations
- A written testimonial
- Shows how you work, in someone's words
- Takes more effort — ask the right person
- Best for: real proof behind your skills
6 LinkedIn Skills & Endorsement Mistakes
Listing every skill you've ever touched
Keep it focused on what you want to be hired for.
Your top skills don't match your goals
Star focus skills and grow them.
Asking strangers to swap endorsements
Ask people who've seen your work.
Removing and re-adding skills casually
You lose endorsements — export first.
Never endorsing anyone else
Endorse colleagues for real skills.
Relying on endorsements alone
Add a recommendation that backs them up.
Who Should Use the Endorsement Tracker?
Job seekers
Make your skills match the roles you want.
Students & grads
Build credible skills from internships and projects.
Professionals
Keep your profile in step with your career.
Freelancers
Show clients what you're known for.
Career changers
Grow endorsements for your new direction.
Creators
Back your niche with endorsed skills.
Tutorials & Guides
Pro Tips
Update monthly
A quick monthly check keeps your growth view accurate.
Review before job hunting
Make sure your focus skills lead before you apply.
Trim, don't hoard
Remove skills that point away from your goals.
Say thanks
A quick message to people who endorse you builds goodwill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are LinkedIn skill endorsements?
An endorsement is a one-click way for your 1st-degree connections to confirm you have a skill listed on your profile. According to LinkedIn Help, only 1st-degree connections can endorse your skills, and you don't need to request them to receive them.
How many skills can I add to LinkedIn?
LinkedIn Help says you can add up to 100 skills to your profile. More isn't always better — a focused list makes your strongest skills stand out.
Does this tool connect to my LinkedIn account?
No. LinkedIn doesn't offer a public way for tools to read your endorsements, so you enter the counts shown on your profile and update them when they change. Nothing is guessed or made up.
How do I get more endorsements on LinkedIn?
Endorse others for skills you've genuinely seen them use, keep your skills list focused and relevant, and ask colleagues who've seen you use a specific skill. The tool writes a short, honest ask for you.
Is it okay to ask for endorsements?
Yes — as long as you ask people who've actually seen you use the skill, and you make it easy to say no. Never trade endorsements with strangers for skills they can't vouch for.
What happens if I remove a skill?
LinkedIn Help says removing a skill also removes its endorsements. If you add it back, the endorsements only return if you type the skill exactly as it was shown before. Export your list here first so you have a record.
Can I hide endorsements?
Yes. LinkedIn lets you hide individual endorsements and choose whether you want to receive endorsements at all, in your profile and settings.
What are focus skills in this tracker?
Star the 3–5 skills you most want to be known for. The tracker tells you whether they're among your most-endorsed skills — and suggests asking for endorsements when they aren't.
Is my data saved?
Yes. It's saved in your browser automatically, and synced to your LinkedinForge account when you sign in. You can also export everything as a CSV.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free with no login required. Track up to 100 skills, set goals, see insights, and export.
What's the difference between endorsements and recommendations?
An endorsement is a one-click confirmation of a skill. A recommendation is a written testimonial about how you work. Both help; recommendations carry more detail. Use our Recommendation Request Generator to ask for one.
Why did my old tracker data look different?
The earlier version of this tool started new skills with a random number. That's gone — counts now always come from you. If you used the old tracker, your skills were moved across; please check the counts against your profile.
Make Your Top Skills the Right Ones
Scroll up, add your skills and counts, star the ones that matter, and see what to grow next. It's 100% free.