The Connections filter helps you discover people based on their LinkedIn connections count, so you can target highly connected professionals, uncover influential voices, or focus on niche audiences with precision.
Whether you're building outbound lists, identifying partners, or researching a market, Connections helps you reach the right people faster.
What is the Connections filter?
A person’s LinkedIn connections can be a strong signal of their professional reach, visibility, and influence.
With Ocean.io’s Connections filter, you can set a minimum and/or maximum connection count to refine the level of network reach in your results.
Use it to find:
Well-connected decision-makers
Industry influencers and advocates
High-value partnership opportunities
Specialist audiences with tighter networks
Where to find the filter
Open People tab in Ocean.io and navigate to the filters section.
You can either:
Browse the available filters manually and select Connections, or
Use Search for a filter at the bottom of the filters section to find it faster.
How to use the filter
Enter:
a minimum value
a maximum value
or both to define your desired connection range.
Ocean returns people whose LinkedIn connections fall within your selected range.
Example
500 → 5,000
Find professionals with 500–5,000 LinkedIn connections.
You can leave either field blank:
Minimum only:
1,000→ returns people with 1,000+ connectionsMaximum only:
500→ returns people with up to 500 connections
💡 Tip: The Connections filter works best when combined with other People filters like Job Title, Seniority, or Location, helping you build a precise list of relevant, well-networked contacts for outreach.
Common use cases
Influencer & advocate outreach
Find industry thought leaders and highly connected professionals who can help amplify your message and increase visibility across their network.
Partnership prospecting
Identify well-connected decision-makers who can unlock introductions, accelerate conversations, and create new business opportunities.
Focused niche targeting
Focus on more specialized audiences by excluding highly networked profiles and surfacing experts operating in narrower markets.
Market research
Understand how professional networks vary across roles, industries, and geographies to uncover patterns and identify high-opportunity segments.