LinkedIn announced it will discontinue several illustrated templates for posts, focusing on simplifying its "celebrate an occasion" feature set. This change affects specific template categories while maintaining core professional milestone options.
Templates Being Removed
The platform is discontinuing several less frequently used templates:
- Appreciation posts
- Welcome announcements
- Skill Assessment Badge celebrations
Timeline and Impact
- Existing posts using these templates will be removed from the platform within one month
- Users can download affected posts through LinkedIn's Help Center
- The change does not affect standard posting capabilities
Retained Features
LinkedIn continues to support key professional celebrations through templates for:
- New Position announcements
- Work Anniversaries
- Project Launch posts
- Other professional milestones
Alternative Options
Users can continue sharing professional accomplishments and team celebrations through:
- Custom text posts
- Image uploads
- Video content
- Standard post formats
The platform emphasizes that while specific templates are being removed, users retain full ability to celebrate professional achievements through traditional posting methods. This update aligns with LinkedIn's efforts to streamline the user posting experience.
