LinkedIn Launches Hindi Language Support, the First Indian Regional Language for the Platform
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- 08 Dec 2021
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At 1.4 billion citizens, and rising, and with tech adoption gaining momentum across the nation, India is a key focus for almost every social platform, with India now the leading region, in terms of total users, for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Clubhouse.
And LinkedIn, too, is seeing a big rise in Indian usage.
As you can see in this updated user map, India is now LinkedIn’s second-largest user market, behind the US, and with the emerging region becoming more of a focus, LinkedIn has today announced its first Indian regional language support, with Hindi now supported in the app.
As explained by LinkedIn:
“You will now be able to create your LinkedIn profile in Hindi, making it easier for other Hindi-speaking members and recruiters to find you for relevant opportunities. You can also access the feed, jobs, messaging, and create content in Hindi.”
Hindi is the most common language in India, though there are various other widely used languages and dialects, which LinkedIn is no doubt also looking to implement as part of its broader push in the nation.
LinkedIn says that it’s now working to expand its range of job opportunities available for Hindi-speaking professionals across industries, “including more banking and government jobs”, which is part of its broader effort to make LinkedIn a key facilitator in the market, opening up more opportunities for ad revenue and usage. Read More…
