LinkedIn vs Alternatives 2026 ยท Moving-day checklist

What Fits in the Boxes When You Leave LinkedIn

Switching platforms is a bit like moving house. Documents and files go in boxes easily; the neighbourhood you built around you does not.

Packs easily

Resume text

Job titles, dates and descriptions can be copied into a new profile.

Packs easily

Education history

Schools and courses are plain text you can re-enter elsewhere.

Packs easily

Work samples

Files and links can live on Wellfound, GitHub or a personal site.

Stays in the old place

Connections

The connection graph rarely transfers automatically.

Stays in the old place

Messages

Conversation history does not move to another platform.

Stays in the old place

Recommendations

They remain unless their authors write them again elsewhere.

Portable pieces New profile rebuild

Resume text, education history and work samples can be copied into a profile or portfolio on Indeed, Wellfound, GitHub or a personal site. The connection graph, message history and the visibility built up on LinkedIn do not travel with you.

In 2026 the practical order is simple: copy the portable pieces first, reduce activity on LinkedIn second, and rebuild the network-specific pieces on the new platform over time.

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