So, you want to grab email addresses from LinkedIn, but you don’t want to spend your whole day on copy-paste or get sucked into endless “growth hacks.” This guide is for salespeople, recruiters, founders—anyone who just needs the job done without the runaround. Let’s dive into using the Voilanorbert Chrome extension to pull emails straight off LinkedIn profiles. I’ll walk you through the process, point out the gotchas, and let you know where the tool shines—and where it just doesn’t.
Why Use a Chrome Extension for LinkedIn Email Finding?
LinkedIn is a goldmine for leads, but actually getting someone’s email is another story. Manual searching eats up hours. Most email finders want you to import CSVs or buy pricey lists. A Chrome extension lets you skip the middle steps—find emails as you browse, right from the profile.
But, let’s be honest: these tools aren’t magic. They make educated guesses based on patterns and databases. Sometimes you’ll get a verified email. Sometimes, you’ll get zilch. Managing your expectations is half the battle.
What is Voilanorbert—and What’s It Good For?
Voilanorbert is one of the better-known email finding tools. It’s simple: plug in a name and domain, and it’ll try to find the person’s email. The Chrome extension takes this a step further by letting you do it right from someone’s LinkedIn profile.
What it does well: - Finds emails quickly, with just a click. - Integrates directly into LinkedIn (no “export to CSV” nonsense). - Gives you a confidence score for each result.
Where it falls short: - Won’t find every email (especially for people with strong privacy settings or uncommon domains). - Paid plans get expensive if you’re running high-volume searches. - The Chrome extension isn’t flawless—sometimes it breaks when LinkedIn updates its UI.
Step 1: Set Up Your Voilanorbert Account
You’ll need a Voilanorbert account to use the Chrome extension (free or paid, depending on your needs).
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Sign up: Go to voilanorbert.com—or if you’re reading this on their site, you already know where to find it. Basic accounts usually come with a handful of free credits for testing.
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Confirm your email: You’ll get a confirmation email. Click the link. If you don’t see it, check spam; these things get lost sometimes.
Pro tip: The free plan is enough for light testing, but you’ll run out of credits fast. Don’t start a big campaign until you know how far those credits go.
Step 2: Install the Voilanorbert Chrome Extension
Let’s get the extension up and running:
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Go to the Chrome Web Store.
Search “Voilanorbert” or find it directly here. -
Click “Add to Chrome.”
Accept the permissions. Yes, it needs to “read and change data on LinkedIn.” If that freaks you out, this isn’t the tool for you—email finders need access to the page to work. -
Login with your Voilanorbert account.
You’ll see a Norbert icon near your Chrome address bar. Click it, log in with your Voilanorbert credentials, and you’re set.
Heads up: If you run into login loops or the button doesn’t appear, try disabling and re-enabling the extension, or just restart Chrome. These things are sometimes glitchy, especially after LinkedIn pushes a UI update.
Step 3: Connect the Extension to LinkedIn
This part’s straightforward—just make sure you’re logged into LinkedIn in the same Chrome window.
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Open LinkedIn and go to a profile.
The extension works on most individual profiles, but not on company pages, search listings, or groups. -
Look for the Voilanorbert button.
Usually, you’ll see a small Norbert icon or button somewhere on the profile page—often near the top or in the “Contact Info” section. If you don’t see it, refresh the page or try another profile to test.
Troubleshooting:
- If LinkedIn’s layout changes, the button might vanish for a while. Be patient—browser extensions are always playing catch-up with LinkedIn’s updates.
- If you use ad blockers or privacy extensions, they can interfere. Whitelist LinkedIn and the extension if needed.
Step 4: Find Emails Directly from the Profile
Here’s the part you came for.
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Click the Voilanorbert button on the profile.
The extension will auto-fill the person’s name and company domain (if it can find it). If not, you’ll have to type it manually. Double-check spelling—mistakes here mean bad results. -
Hit “Find Email.”
Norbert will run its search—usually takes a few seconds. -
Review the results.
- If it finds an email, you’ll see it along with a confidence score or verification badge.
- If it can’t find one, it’ll say so. Don’t waste more credits trying the same person.
What to do if no email is found:
- Try editing the domain or company name (sometimes Norbert grabs the wrong info).
- If the person’s company uses generic domains (like Gmail, Yahoo), don’t expect much. These are much harder to source accurately.
Pro tip: Don’t hammer away at the tool for every profile. Focus on people at companies with proper domains (e.g., @company.com), and you’ll get better hit rates.
Step 5: Export or Save the Emails You Find
What you do next depends on your workflow:
- Copy-paste: For small batches, just copy the email and drop it into your CRM, spreadsheet, or email tool.
- Bulk actions: If you’re on a paid plan, you can use Voilanorbert’s main dashboard to run bulk searches or exports. The Chrome extension itself is best for quick, one-off lookups.
Caution: Don’t automatically blast every email you find. You’ll get flagged as a spammer, and you’ll burn through your credits on low-quality leads.
What Works (and What Doesn’t)
What Works
- Speed: You can find an email in under 30 seconds, right from LinkedIn.
- Verification: Confidence scores help you avoid dead ends.
- Simplicity: If you’re already browsing LinkedIn, this saves a ton of time.
What Doesn’t
- Coverage: No tool finds every email, especially for people who don’t want to be found.
- Reliability: Expect some downtime or bugs when LinkedIn updates its site.
- Accuracy: Sometimes the email found is out of date, or actually belongs to someone else at the same company—double-check before you send.
Ignore the Hype
- Don’t believe claims of “100% accuracy.” If someone’s truly private, no tool will magically find their email.
- Don’t overpay for credits if your hit rate is low. Try it out first, see what you get, then upgrade if it’s actually saving you time.
Tips for Responsible Use
- Respect privacy: Use the tool for legitimate outreach, not for scraping and spamming.
- Warm up your own email domain: If you’re sending cold emails, make sure your sender reputation is solid.
- Stay within LinkedIn’s limits: Don’t view hundreds of profiles per day—LinkedIn will notice and may restrict your account.
Wrapping Up
Finding emails from LinkedIn with Voilanorbert’s Chrome extension is about making your workflow faster, not more complicated. Don’t expect miracles, but do expect to save time if you use it wisely. Start small, see what results you get, and don’t be afraid to ditch it if it’s not giving you value. The best tools are the ones you actually use—and the simplest processes are the ones that scale.