ClockedIn is a minimal, focused Chrome extension that enhances the job-seeking experience on LinkedIn by giving users finer control over job search filters, especially recency, which LinkedIn buries deep in its UI (or doesn't expose fully at all).
LinkedIn search has long frustrated me, especially as a job seeker trying to be early and competitive. I came across a post revealing that if you manipulate LinkedIn job search URLs manually (e.g., by adding f_TPR=r1800), you can surface jobs posted as recently as 30 minutes ago, which LinkedIn doesn't surface by default.
After testing this "hack," I noticed that applying within the first hour led to a ~5% increase in responses, especially from startups and recruiters doing outreach fast. It's a small edge, but in this market, small edges matter.
I built ClockedIn to:
- Simplify that URL manipulation
- Save job searches for easy reuse
- Automate something that felt tedious and critical
- Stay organized while job hunting daily
- 🔍 Search Builder UI: Customize keyword, search radius, recency (30 minutes to 24 hours)
- 🌐 Smart URL Generator: Generates a valid LinkedIn job search URL using hidden LinkedIn parameters
- 📋 History Tab: View, re-launch, or remove saved searches easily
- 💡 No bloat: Clean, fast popup — designed to stay out of the way
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Vanilla)
- Chrome Extension API
- Font Awesome for icons
- Minimal dependencies, zero build tools
Built by Jordan Walters — because LinkedIn’s search UI sucks.
- Clone this repo
- Go to
chrome://extensions - Click “Load unpacked” and select the project folder
- Pin the extension and click to launch the popup
If you’ve figured out other LinkedIn parameter hacks or UX improvements, I’d love to hear them.