# How I Built AI Powered LinkedIn X-ray Search Tool with Lobstr.io

> What is LinkedIn X-ray? How to do LinkedIn X-ray search? And how I built an AI powered LinkedIn X-ray search tool with Lobstr.io and OpenAI.

- **Author**: Shehriar Awan
- **Published**: 2025-07-14, updated 2025-07-10 (10 Jul 2025)
- **Reading time**: 16 min
- **Canonical**: https://www.lobstr.io/blog/linkedin-xray-search

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LinkedIn now counts over [1 billion members](https://about.linkedin.com/) worldwide.

__But LinkedIn’s internal search hides a ton of these LinkedIn profiles__ behind network connections, daily search limitations, and that sneaky Premium paywall.

![How I Built AI Powered LinkedIn X-ray Search Tool with Lobstr.io](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image2_0d4cbb8636.png "width=1999;height=999")

That’s where the magic of  LinkedIn X-ray search comes in.

In this article, I’ll walk you through how to do LinkedIn X-ray search and how I built my AI powered LinkedIn X-ray search tool with [Lobstr.io](https://www.lobstr.io).

__But what’s LinkedIn X-ray search?__

## What Is LinkedIn X-Ray Search?

> A LinkedIn X-ray search means using search engines like Google or Bing with smart search operators to find public LinkedIn profiles that LinkedIn’s internal search might hide.

### Why do it?

1. Bypass LinkedIn search limits
2. To find contact info
3. Anonymous or low-footprint research
4. Reach hidden or niche talent pools

#### 1. Bypass LinkedIn search limits

__LinkedIn’s internal search comes with two big limits.__

![What Is LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - 1. Bypass LinkedIn search limits](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image13_202d99d695.png "width=857;height=343")

1. __Commercial use limit__ lets you run only 300 searches and 80 profile visits per month
2. __Search results display limit__ shows just 100 pages (about 1000 results)

👉 [LinkedIn Limits Complete Overview](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/linkedin-limits)

__X-ray search lets you bypass these search limitations.__

#### 2. To find contact info

Adding bits like “@gmail.com” or “email” to your boolean search string can give you __publicly available emails__ from LinkedIn profiles right in the Google search snippets.

![What Is LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - 2. To find contact info](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image25_55eb44f24a.png "width=1544;height=666")

Plus, LinkedIn allows you to visit 80 profiles per day. Which means you can see a maximum of 80 emails.

But with X-ray search, there’s literally no limit.

👉 [Use Google to Find LinkedIn Profiles + Emails](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/find-linkedin-profiles-google)

#### 3. Anonymous research

Because you’re searching off LinkedIn, you stay under the radar.

Many users don’t want to sign up for a LinkedIn account due to privacy issues. LinkedIn X-ray search solves this problem.

You can find talent, leads, or do LinkedIn research without actually making an account.

__But how can I do X-ray search?__

## How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search?

To learn how to do a proper LinkedIn X-ray search, you should know how LinkedIn profiles are structured and how to use Google’s advanced search operators.

Let’s understand them one by one.

### Understanding LinkedIn URL structure

LinkedIn uses different URL slugs for different pages:

1. `linkedin.com/in/` — personal LinkedIn profiles
2. `linkedin.com/pub/` — older style public profiles (still indexed)
3. `linkedin.com/company/` — company pages
4. `linkedin.com/jobs/` — job postings
5. `linkedin.com/pulse/` — LinkedIn articles or blogs

If you want to find people (like a recruiter hunting potential candidates), you’ll use `/in/` or `/pub/`.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - Understanding LinkedIn URL structure image4](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image32_32abc9f855.png "width=1118;height=517")

If you want to find company pages on LinkedIn, you can use `/company/`.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - Understanding LinkedIn URL structure image5](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image21_c773fb3c28.png "width=1132;height=702")

If you want to track open roles, stick with `/jobs/`.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - Understanding LinkedIn URL structure image6](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image18_a702d5789a.png "width=1436;height=493")

Similarly, if you want to find articles on a topic or dig into someone’s thought leadership, check `/pulse/`.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - Understanding LinkedIn URL structure image7](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image1_9ae4623b7f.png "width=945;height=706")

But how do I use them in LinkedIn X-ray search?

For that, you need to understand some Google search operators.

### Google Advanced Search Operators

> Google Advanced search operators help you tell Google exactly what to show. They’re simple text commands or special characters you add to a search query.

Here are some popular and working Google search operators you can try:

| **Search operator** | **What it does** | **Example** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `site:` | Limits results to one site or domain. | [site:linkedin.com/in "project manager"](https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Alinkedin.com%2Fin%20%22project%20manager%22) |
| `" "` | Finds the exact word or phrase. | ["marketing manager"](https://www.google.com/search?q=%22marketing%20manager%22) |
| `OR` | Returns results related to X or Y. | [python OR java](https://www.google.com/search?q=python%20OR%20java) |
| `\|` | Same as `OR`. | [designer \| illustrator](https://www.google.com/search?q=designer%20%7C%20illustrator) |
| `AND` | Returns results that include X and Y. | [react AND typescript](https://www.google.com/search?q=react%20AND%20typescript) |
| `-` | Excludes a word or phrase. | [site:linkedin.com/in developer -freelance](https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Alinkedin.com%2Fin%20developer%20-freelance) |
| `*` | Acts as a wildcard for any word or phrase. | ["cto * fintech"](https://www.google.com/search?q=%22cto%20%2A%20fintech%22) |
| `( )` | Groups multiple terms or operators. | [(“software engineer” OR developer) europe](https://www.google.com/search?q=%28%22software%20engineer%22%20OR%20developer%29%20europe) |
| `intitle:` | Finds pages with a word in the title tag. | [intitle:"growth hacker"](https://www.google.com/search?q=intitle%3A%22growth%20hacker%22) |
| `allintitle:` | Finds pages with all listed words in the title tag. | [allintitle:cloud architect linkedin](https://www.google.com/search?q=allintitle%3Acloud%20architect%20linkedin) |
| `inurl:` | Finds pages with a word in the URL. | [site:linkedin.com/in inurl:data](https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Alinkedin.com%2Fin%20inurl%3Adata) |
| `allinurl:` | Finds pages with all listed words in the URL. | [allinurl:cybersecurity analyst linkedin](https://www.google.com/search?q=allinurl%3Acybersecurity%20analyst%20linkedin) |
| `intext:` | Finds pages with a word in the visible text. | [intext:"open to work" swift developer](https://www.google.com/search?q=intext%3A%22open%20to%20work%22%20swift%20developer) |
| `allintext:` | Finds pages with all listed words in the text. | [allintext:machine learning researcher](https://www.google.com/search?q=allintext%3Amachine%20learning%20researcher) |
| `before:` | Shows results before a date (YYYY-MM-DD). | [site:linkedin.com/pulse blockchain before:2023-01-01](https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Alinkedin.com%2Fpulse+blockchain+before%3A2025-01-01) |
| `after:` | Shows results after a date. | [site:linkedin.com/pulse "product designer" after:2024-01-01](https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Alinkedin.com%2Fpulse+%22product+designer%22+after%3A2025-01-01) |

> You can click on the links in the `Examples` column to see examples of search results.

P.S. I have only mentioned the ones that are relevant to LinkedIn X-ray search.  You can access the full list of Google search operators here:

👉 [Advanced Google Search Operators, Use Cases & Cheatsheet](http://moz.com/learn/seo/search-operators)

### How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators?

__Boolean operators are AND, OR, and NOT.__ They help you combine or exclude keywords in your search strings.

When you build a LinkedIn X-ray search string, you can use Boolean operators to cover every possible keyword to get the perfect match results.

For example, say you want to find software engineers in Berlin who know Python. Your LinkedIn X-ray search string could be:

```md
site:linkedin.com/in ("software engineer" OR developer) "Python" "Berlin" -jobs
```

__Here’s how it works:__

* `site:linkedin.com/in` tells Google to show only LinkedIn profiles.
* `("software engineer" OR developer)` covers different job titles so you don’t miss anyone.
* `"Python" and "Berlin"` lock in the exact skill and location.
* `-jobs` removes job postings that might sneak in.

The result looks something like this:

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators? image8](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image3_b42ab95e44.png "width=1331;height=753")

When you build a boolean string like this, __always list your must-have job title, key skill, and location__.

__If there are similar terms__, group them with OR and put them inside parentheses. This tells the search engine you want profiles matching any of those terms.

__Also, throw out words that add noise__ like “jobs”, “hiring”, or “freelance”,  if you want real LinkedIn profiles instead of postings.

> BTW you can use __search operators in LinkedIn and Sales Navigator__ too. Read these articles to learn how:
> 👉 [Ultimate Guide to Search on LinkedIn](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/linkedin-search-ultimate-guide)
> 👉 [How to Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to Generate Leads](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/how-to-use-linkedin-sales-navigator)

__Building a good boolean search string can be confusing__, especially if you’re not a boolean search nerd.

You can use free tools like [Recruit’em](https://recruitin.net/) to generate LinkedIn X-ray search strings with form fields.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators? image9](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image36_8b9183b7bb.png "width=1087;height=775")

__But these tools come with limits__.

* You’re stuck with fixed fields
* You can’t batch multiple search queries at once
* Sometimes their syntax is completely outdated

Want my advice?

__Use ChatGPT for smarter strings.__

How? Well, I did the hard work for you and __made a custom GPT__ that returns exactly what you need.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators? image10](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image31_8628196834.png "width=1362;height=905")

[Try my LinkedIn X-ray GPT](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6870dc398c28819185b6e315b5b230e1-lobstr-x-ray)

This GPT gives you a ready-to-copy boolean string and even the search URL.

__How to use it?__

Tell the GPT what kind of LinkedIn profiles you need in plain English.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators? image11](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image7_ab8f9a6853.png "width=1308;height=739")

If key details are missing it will ask follow-up questions, otherwise it replies with a table containing a copy-ready Boolean string and a clickable Google link.

Now simply click the link or paste the `Boolean string` in your Google search.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators? image12](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image37_f7601aa760.png "width=1290;height=761")

And that’s it. You’ve cracked the LinkedIn X-ray search.

Feels good, right? __But there’s still a snag__.

__Google throttles frequent searches__, so you’ll see CAPTCHAs if you’re doing too many Google searches in a short period of time.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators? image13](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image34_fab3b29628.png "width=907;height=851")

__And doing manual copy-paste for hundreds of LinkedIn profiles is a pain__. It’s not efficient to dump all those URLs into Sheets by hand.

![How to do LinkedIn X-Ray Search? - How to create LinkedIn Xray search strings with Boolean operators? image14](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image9_6a1d524ede.png "width=1370;height=902")

You need something that handles that grunt work for you.

Well… I’ve got a solution for that too.

This is where Lobstr.io makes your LinkedIn X-ray search so much easier.

## How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io

You can use Lobstr.io’s Google Search Scraper to pull search results from any query at scale.

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image11_c4b2d8ec39.png "width=1546;height=703")

[Collect all Google search results at scale](https://www.lobstr.io/store/google-search-scraper)

* Cloud-based, fast scraper
* Handles unlimited search queries easily
* Deals with captchas so you don’t get blocked
* Auto-exports data to Google Sheets or S3
* Offers an API for custom workflows

I have already written a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to use Lobstr.io to collect all Google search results from a query:

👉 [How to Scrape Google Search Results for Free](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/scrape-google-search-no-code)

But for this specific tutorial, let me give you a quick walkthrough again. (P.S. For a detailed tutorial, I recommend reading the article I mentioned above.)

1. [Create Squid](#1-create-squid)  
2. [Add tasks](#2-add-tasks)  
3. [Tweak settings](#3-tweak-settings)  
4. [Launch](#4-launch)

### 1. Create Squid

First, create a `Google Search Scraper` Squid in your [Lobstr.io](https://www.lobstr.io) dashboard.

1. Sign up or login
2. Click `New Squid` button
3. Search “Google”
4. Choose `Google Search Scraper` from the list

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io - 1. Create Squid](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image6_2978ed24b6.gif "width=1464;height=886")

And our Squid is ready to take input.

### 2. Add tasks

Now we need to add the search queries we want to collect data from.

First, let’s get the search queries from the GPT I created for you earlier.

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io - 2. Add tasks image17](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image14_a0e3b5b1bf.png "width=1301;height=778")

Now all I have to do is add the `Boolean Strings` to Google Search Scraper __as tasks__.

You can either add them one by one or [upload them at once](https://lobstr.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-upload-a-list-of-tasks-iv9pu0/) as a CSV or TXT file. 

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io - 2. Add tasks image18](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image35_5859abc624.png "width=1049;height=882")

### 3. Tweak settings

There’s not much to tweak. You can:

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io - 3. Tweak settings image19](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image23_9593bf8b98.gif "width=1475;height=736")

* Select total results to collect per query
* Select mobile or desktop search results
* Choose location and language of search results

I don’t want to tweak the first 2 settings as they’re irrelevant in this use case.

The most interesting thing in [Lobstr.io](https://www.lobstr.io) is that __you can choose the location and language of your search results__.

Since I need results from Paris, I’ll choose `Paris, France` as location and `French` as language.

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io - 3. Tweak settings image20](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image29_f5ca443559.png "width=690;height=611")

### 4. Launch

Well, we’re all set. Save the settings and launch the scraper.

It’ll start collecting data in real-time. 

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io - 4. Launch image21](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image24_f794127c9e.png "width=1530;height=896")

And within minutes… it collects all the results from Google.

![How to collect Google search results at scale with Lobstr.io - 4. Launch image22](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image22_c5528d1968.png "width=1920;height=723")

You can download the results as a CSV file or configure the Squid to [send them directly to your Google Sheet](https://lobstr.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-export-data-to-googlesheet-q9onsm/) without manual export.

And that’s it.

That’s how you do LinkedIn X-ray search without getting banned, without manual captcha solving, and download results hundreds of queries in minutes.

But, still lots of manual work here. 

__Let’s automate the entire process.__

## How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow?

__For this step, we need 3 things:__

1. Lobstr.io API
2. OpenAI API
3. A workflow automation tool

__To get Lobstr.io API__, all you have to do is login > go to `API` menu > and copy the API key.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? image23](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image4_05f498ccfe.png "width=1544;height=711")

[Get your Lobstr.io API key for Free](https://app.lobstr.io/dashboard/api)

__To get OpenAI API key__, go to [OpenAI Platform](https://platform.openai.com/) > sign up and add some credits > go to API keys menu from dashboard > and click `Create new secret key`.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? image24](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image12_7973e690b3.png "width=1920;height=698")

__And lastly, we need a workflow automation tool.__

I have already compared the best workflow automation tools with AI agent support.

👉 [6 Best Workflow Automation Tools of 2025](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/workflow-automation-tools)

You can read this article and choose the one that suits your needs.

__I personally prefer [n8n](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/workflow-automation-tools#best-workflow-automation-tools-of-2025) because__:

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? image25](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image20_cfed9f47fb.png "width=1845;height=856")

* It works great with APIs
* It’s super customizable
* It can be self-hosted
* It’s completely free

Now let me show you my workflow and step by step process of building a similar one.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? image26](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image33_729542fa1b.png "width=1660;height=487")

[Download the ready-made workflow file](https://gist.github.com/shehriar-awan/4c32647fb9ea949d31dacdcf266cb09e)

__Let’s break this down step by step.__

### 1. Get Squid hash

__First, log in to Lobstr.io and create a new Squid__.

Don’t add any tasks yet. Just tweak the settings to your liking and click `Save & Exit`. __Don’t execute, just Save.__

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 1. Get Squid hash image27](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image5_a631e84763.gif "width=1510;height=810")

__Now look at your browser’s address bar.__

You’ll see your Squid Hash after `https://app.lobstr.io/dashboard/squids/`.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 1. Get Squid hash image28](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image27_4023b3a512.png "width=1084;height=400")

__Copy that alphanumeric string somewhere safe__. You’ll need it later to connect your tasks.

### 2. Set up credentials in n8n

Head over to your n8n dashboard. Click the `+` icon and pick `Credentials`.

__Let’s add Lobstr.io API first.__

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 2. Set up credentials in n8n image29](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image10_80400eda89.gif "width=1920;height=912")

For Lobstr.io, choose `Header Auth.`

In the Name field, write Authorization. In Value, type Token `<api_key>` (swap `<api_key>` for your real Lobstr.io API key).

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 2. Set up credentials in n8n image30](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image15_96bd253ef4.png "width=1316;height=700")

And save it.

__For OpenAI, repeat the process__.

Pick OpenAI from the drop-down, paste your secret key, and click Save.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 2. Set up credentials in n8n image31](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image16_06899b5795.png "width=1311;height=718")

I like sending my results to Discord, so __I added a Discord webhook too__.

__If you’d rather use Slack__, email, or push straight to Google Sheets, you can connect that instead.

Or just configure your Squid to [export directly to Sheets](https://lobstr.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-export-data-to-googlesheet-q9onsm/).

### 3. Import my ready-made workflow template

To create a new workflow, simply click the `+` and choose `Workflow`.

__You don’t have to build your LinkedIn X-ray search agent from scratch__. I already did the heavy lifting for you.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 3. Import my ready-made workflow template image32](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image30_aa7769d83f.png "width=1794;height=893")

👉 [Download my n8n workflow template](https://gist.github.com/shehriar-awan/4c32647fb9ea949d31dacdcf266cb09e)

You can do a `git clone` or download ZIP and then save the JSON file to your machine.

> P.S. If you want me to write a __step-by-step tutorial on how I built this AI agent__, with a complete breakdown of errors, what worked, dos and don'ts, ping me on [LinkedIn](https://pk.linkedin.com/in/shehriar-ahmad-awan).

__Then, back in n8n:__

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 3. Import my ready-made workflow template image33](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image26_3755e37fa3.gif "width=1920;height=912")

* Click the three dots `...` next to the Save button.
* Choose `Import from File`.
* Upload the workflow template JSON file.

Now you’ve got a full working blueprint for your smart LinkedIn X-ray bot.

### 4. Update placeholders and customize

Before you hit Run, you need to swap out some placeholders with your real info.

In each HTTP request node (add task, run, get results, empty squid), find the placeholder i.e. `<squid_id>` and __replace it with the Squid hash you saved in step 1__.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 4. Update placeholders and customize image34](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image8_06f6bbc3a0.png "width=1496;height=785")

__Update the authentication headers__ for Lobstr.io and OpenAI with the real credentials you created earlier.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 4. Update placeholders and customize image35](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image17_f64bbe6aad.png "width=1085;height=794")

__If you want your results on Discord__, just add your own server's webhook. Prefer Slack, email, or a different app? Just add or swap nodes. n8n is super flexible.

### 5. Run your LinkedIn X-Ray search agent

__Everything you just set up is one-time.__ No need to repeat this process unless you want to create a new workflow or improve the existing one.

__That’s it! Run the workflow.__

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 5. Run your LinkedIn X-Ray search agent image36](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image28_d62061813a.png "width=1920;height=912")

__Just type your search query in the Chat and hit enter.__

From now on, every LinkedIn X-ray search runs automatically, scrapes your Google search results, and drops the final list in Discord, Sheets, or any other app you choose.

![How to make a smart LinkedIn X-ray bot to automate the entire workflow? - 5. Run your LinkedIn X-Ray search agent image37](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image19_6ed06f3cd0.png "width=1413;height=762")

And that’s it.

> I skipped the full explanation of workflow because it’d have made this article super lengthy. If you want me to explain the entire workflow, you can DM me on [LinkedIn](https://pk.linkedin.com/in/shehriar-ahmad-awan).

Now let me answer some FAQs before wrapping it up.

## FAQs

### What are the best practices for performing a LinkedIn Xray search on Google?

__Here are a few practical ways to get better results fast:__

* __Run multi-site X-ray searches__ to find profiles on LinkedIn plus GitHub or blogs.
* __Exclude noise__ with `-intitle:job -hiring -freelance` to skip junk pages.
* __Use wildcards__ and `filetype:pdf` to spot public resumes and extra details.


### How can I find profiles on LinkedIn using Xray search techniques?

__Yes, you can use it to search for the right people in your LinkedIn network.__

You can also run X-ray searches with Sales Navigator for more detailed LinkedIn search results and extra search filters.

### Can I use X-ray search for outreach?

__Yes you can use it for outreach and lead generation.__ Once you’ve scraped your list of LinkedIn profiles, you can plug those leads straight into your outreach tool or CRM.

### Can I do the same X-ray search method on Bing?

__Yes. Bing’s algorithm works just like Google X-ray searches.__ Sometimes it even picks up LinkedIn profiles that Google misses, so it’s worth testing both search engines.

### What is LinkedIn Recruiter and how much does it cost?

LinkedIn Recruiter is LinkedIn’s premium tool for__ talent acquisition teams who want to find the right candidates faster__.

It’s packed with advanced filters and search features to help you source top talent way beyond your normal network.

Pricing can vary, but you’ll find a detailed breakdown here: [LinkedIn Job Posting Cost](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/linkedin-job-posting-cost).

## Conclusion

That’s a wrap on __How to do LinkedIn X-ray search__ the smart way. If you want me to cover any part of this article in more detail or write about a related topic, ping me on [LinkedIn](https://pk.linkedin.com/in/shehriar-ahmad-awan).

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## Scrapers in this article

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