Job boards in Australia:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, LinkedIn was the most searched among job boards in Australia, with an estimated 1M branded searches and 60.2% estimated Share of Search within this set.
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Compare the sites employers advertise roles on. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for LinkedIn, Indeed, SEEK. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Indeed | SEEK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.5% | 24.5% | 9% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.6% | 24.9% | 7.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.3% | 28.3% | 8.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.2% | 33.1% | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.9% | 29.3% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 28.9% | 7.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.9% | 33.5% | 5.5% |
| May 2026 | 64.9% | 29.2% | 5.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.3% | 32.1% | 9.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 63% | 28.4% | 8.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 63% | 28.4% | 8.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.2% | 33.1% | 6.7% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.2% | 1M | -18% | -2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 33.1% | 550K | 0% | +4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.7% | 111K | -33% | -1.9 points |
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among job boards in Australia?
3 brands
In September 2026, LinkedIn was the most searched among job boards in Australia, with an estimated 1M branded searches and 60.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. Indeed is in 2nd place, 27.1 percentage points behind at 33.1% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 LinkedIn | 66.5% → 60.2% | 67.6%Nov 2025 | 58.3%Jun 2026 | 1st |
 Indeed | 24.5% → 33.1% | 33.5%Apr 2026 | 24.5%Oct 2025 | 2nd |
 SEEK | 9% → 6.7% | 9.7%Jun 2026 | 5.5%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LinkedIn’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia decreased from 66.5% to 60.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Indeed’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia increased from 24.5% to 33.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SEEK’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia decreased from 9% to 6.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LinkedIn’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia peaked at 67.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 58.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Indeed’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia peaked at 33.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 24.5% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SEEK’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia peaked at 9.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for Australia job boards in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Indeed gained estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia, from 28.4% to 33.1%.
In September 2026, LinkedIn lost estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia, from 63% to 60.2%.
In September 2026, SEEK lost estimated Share of Search among job boards in Australia, from 8.6% to 6.7%.
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