How to Find Viral Posts on LinkedIn

One of the biggest challenges on LinkedIn is not writing posts — it's knowing what actually works.

Most professionals end up:

• Guessing topics
• Copying random formats
• Posting content that never gains traction

The smarter approach is simple:
Study what's already going viral — and build from there.

In this guide, you'll learn how to find viral posts on LinkedIn using Buzzli's Viral Post Finder, step by step.

Why Finding Viral Posts Matters on LinkedIn

Viral LinkedIn posts reveal:

• Topics people currently care about
• Formats that drive engagement
• Writing styles that work for a specific audience

Instead of starting from a blank page, viral posts give you direction and validation.

The key is filtering them by the right topic — not scrolling endlessly.

Step 1: Log into Buzzli

Start by logging into your Buzzli account.

Once inside, you'll land on your dashboard where all growth tools are available.

Step 2: Navigate to "Viral Posts"

From the left-hand menu, click on Viral Posts.

This section is designed to help you:

• Discover trending LinkedIn posts
• Track high-performing content by topic
• Use proven posts as inspiration

Step 3: Select the Topics You Want Viral Posts For

Click on Select Topics.

You can:

• Choose from suggested topics like Content Strategy, AI, Finance, Authority Building
• Type your own keyword to search for a specific niche

This allows you to find viral posts relevant to your industry and audience — not generic trends.

Step 4: View Viral Posts for Your Selected Keywords

Once you select a topic or keyword, Buzzli instantly shows:

• Viral LinkedIn posts related to that topic
• Engagement metrics (likes, comments)
• The original creator

This helps you understand:

• What angle worked
• How the post is structured
• Why people engaged with it

Step 5: Generate a Similar Post (Without Copying)

If you found a post you like?

Click on Generate Similar Post.

You'll be redirected to the Post Generation section, where:

• The viral post is used as inspiration
• You can tweak tone, structure, or message
• You generate a fresh post aligned to your voice

This ensures you learn from viral content without plagiarizing it.

Step 6: View the Original Post on LinkedIn

Buzzli also gives you the option to:

Open the original LinkedIn post directly on LinkedIn.

This is useful if you want to:

• Read comments for audience insights
• Understand discussion patterns
• See how creators respond and engage

How to Use Viral Posts the Right Way

Finding viral posts is only step one.

Use them to:

• Identify recurring themes
• Understand audience pain points
• Learn effective hooks and formatting

Avoid:

• Copy-pasting content
• Mimicking tone blindly
• Chasing virality without relevance

The goal is informed creation, not imitation.

Start Finding What Works

Viral posts are signals.

When used correctly, they:

• Reduce guesswork
• Improve content consistency
• Increase engagement over time

With Buzzli's Viral Post Finder, you don't need to scroll endlessly or rely on intuition. You can discover what's working — and build smarter LinkedIn content around it.

If you want to consistently write LinkedIn posts that perform well, start by learning from what's already working — and then adapt it to your voice.

Try Buzzli's Viral Post Finder →

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I find viral posts on LinkedIn?

You can find viral posts by tracking engagement-heavy content around specific topics. Tools like Buzzli's Viral Post Finder help you filter LinkedIn posts by topic or keyword and surface posts with high likes and comments, making it easier to identify what's trending.

Q: What makes a LinkedIn post go viral?

LinkedIn posts usually go viral when they combine:

• A strong opening hook
• A relevant, timely topic
• Clear structure (short paragraphs or lists)
• Relatable insights or opinions

High engagement in the first few hours also plays a big role.

Q: Is it okay to reuse viral LinkedIn post ideas?

Yes, but you should never copy a viral post. Use viral posts as inspiration to understand the topic, angle, or structure — and then create a fresh post in your own voice with your own perspective.

Q: Can viral posts help improve my LinkedIn content strategy?

Absolutely. Studying viral posts helps you understand what your audience responds to, reduces guesswork, and allows you to build a more consistent and data-backed LinkedIn content strategy over time.