How popular isCATS in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 210 branded searches for CATS worldwide which is down 19.2% over the last 11 months. CATS holds 0.17% estimated Share of Search among recruitment software brands worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which recruitment software brands compete with CATS?
Share of Search by month for Bullhorn, Jobvite, Vincere, JobAdder, CATS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Bullhorn | Jobvite | Vincere | JobAdder | CATS | Recruitee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.3% | 18.4% | 10% | 10% | 0.18% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.9% | 18% | 9.8% | 12% | 0.17% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.9% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.15% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.6% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.6% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.17% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.8% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 0.13% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.7% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 0.11% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.2% | 18.4% | 10% | 10% | 0.12% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.3% | 18.4% | 10% | 10% | 0.14% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.9% | 18% | 12% | 9.8% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.9% | 74K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9.8% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.17% | 210 | +23.5% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.17% | 210 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
Bullhorn59.9%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
2.
Jobvite18%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
Vincere
12%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
4.
JobAdder
9.8%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.CATS
0.17%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.17%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between CATS and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for CATS changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CATS worldwide fell from 260 to 210.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CATS’s estimated Share of Search among recruitment software brands worldwide held steady, from 0.18% to 0.17%.
How did search popularity change for recruitment software brands worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Vincere overtook JobAdder to rank 3rd among recruitment software brands worldwide, at 12%.
In August 2026, Bullhorn lost estimated Share of Search among recruitment software brands worldwide, from 61.3% to 59.9%.
In August 2026, CATS rose from 6th to 5th among recruitment software brands worldwide.
In August 2026, Recruitee fell from 5th to 6th among recruitment software brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for JobAdder worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Jobvite worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
How is CATS measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CATS’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
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