What’s Inside Your LinkedIn Messages? Let the Communication Analyzer Reveal It
LinkedIn is the go-to platform for professional networking, yet many users don’t truly understand the depth of their communication history on it. As your network and message volume grow, it's easy to lose track of past conversations and missed opportunities. Regularly reviewing your inbox isn’t just digital housekeeping—it’s essential for assessing the health of your network and refining your LinkedIn strategy.
If you're a business developer, recruiter, founder, or sales professional, you likely have hundreds—if not thousands—of message threads. But how do you make sense of this rich archive and use it meaningfully? That’s where the LinkedIn Communication Analyzer comes in.
Introducing the LinkedIn Communication Analyzer
This tool processes your downloaded messages.csv file—generated via LinkedIn’s Download your data feature—and transforms it into a structured, actionable dashboard. The dashboard gives you a bird’s-eye view of your 1:1 LinkedIn communication, helping you prioritize relationships and uncover overlooked opportunities.
Reveal Insights from Your LinkedIn Messages!
Ready to understand who to follow up with, who’s engaged, and who’s gone quiet?
Try the LinkedIn Communication Analyzer
* Works with your legally downloaded LinkedIn message data.
What You Need
To get started, go to your LinkedIn settings, click 'Download your data', and make sure to include messages in your export. The download includes a messages.csv file, which contains:
- CONVERSATION ID
- CONVERSATION TITLE
- FROM / TO
- PROFILE URLs
- DATE
- CONTENT
- and more
What You Get
dashboard_metrics.csv: A summary of metrics per contact with insights and recommendationsgroup_message_threads.csv: Group conversation threads, separated for clarity
Key Metrics & Their Meaning
| Metric | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| Contact Name & URL | Who you’re speaking to and where to find them |
| Total Messages | The volume of communication with each person |
| Messages Sent (You vs. Contact) | Directionality of communication |
| First/Last Message Date | Longevity and recency of engagement |
| Days Since Last Communication | How fresh or stale the relationship is |
| Who Sent First/Last Message | Who initiated or ended recent interactions |
| Average Message Length | Conversational depth |
| Mutual Message Count | Level of two-way interaction |
| Total Conversations | Separated by 14-day gaps |
| Conversations in Last 12 Months | Recency trend |
| Mentioned Contact in Message | Direct reference = likely more personal |
| Active Months / Communication Span | Regularity and long-term activity |
| Engagement Consistency Ratio | Frequency across time |
| Spread Ratio | Burstiness of communication |
| Engagement Type | One-time, Occasional, Sustained |
| Top Keywords in Thread | Conversation themes (excludes names/greetings) |
| Is Group Conversation | Helps distinguish 1:1 vs. group chat |
| Full Message Thread | Chronological, complete conversation record |
| Recommendation Tag | Quick classification: Engaged, Dormant, Ignored, etc. |
| Recommendation | Human-readable summary of engagement & next step |
Engagement Type Logic
- One-time: Contacted during 1–2 months only
- Occasional: Inconsistent but recurring engagement
- Sustained: Active in more than half of the months over the communication span
Recommendation Tags
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| Engaged | Active, recent, two-way communication |
| Ignored | You sent multiple times, no response |
| IgnoredYou | They sent multiple times, you didn’t respond |
| Imbalanced | One-sided conversation (3x+ more messages from one side) |
| Dormant | No message in over a year |
| OneTime | A single message ever |
| Occasional | Irregular but somewhat engaged |
Why This Matters
Think of this tool as a lens into your professional messaging behavior. Use it to:
- Follow up with high-value connections
- Identify cold or lost leads
- Track long-term engagement trends
- Reorganize or clean up your network
Whether you’re nurturing an active sales pipeline or simply staying on top of relationship-building, the LinkedIn Communication Analyzer gives you clarity, context, and control.
What’s Next?
Upcoming AI-powered features include:
- Sentiment analysis of message threads
- Smart re-engagement suggestions
But you don't have to wait for the next release to start gaining deeper insights. If you want to analyze your message threads using your own AI prompts, in bulk, try it now with SheetTransformAI.
Start turning conversations into meaningful connections. Download your data. Run the Analyzer. Take control of your LinkedIn network. Contact us to get a live demo.
