How popular isChallenger, Gray & Christmas?
In September 2026, people searched for Challenger, Gray & Christmas by name about 2,400 times worldwide, a 45.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.8% of all global outplacement service searches, placing Challenger, Gray & Christmas fifth out of seven services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outplacement services, Challenger, Gray & Christmas appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Challenger, Gray & Christmas is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
The MuseShare of searches 45.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
LHHShare of searches 44.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Randstad RiseSmartShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Right ManagementShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Challenger, Gray & ChristmasShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top outplacement services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Challenger, Gray & Christmas was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Challenger, Gray & Christmas is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- LHH4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Randstad RiseSmart4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Right Management2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Challenger, Gray & Christmas2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Careerminds2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- The Muse0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CareerArc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which outplacement service should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best outplacement services?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best outplacement service for laid off staff?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outplacement services”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“career transition services”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which outplacement services compete with Challenger, Gray & Christmas?
Share of searches by month for The Muse, LHH, Randstad RiseSmart, Right Management, Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Muse | LHH | Randstad RiseSmart | Right Management | Challenger, Gray & Christmas | Careerminds | CareerArc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.1% | 44.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.7% | 43.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 5.8% | 0.94% | 0.42% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.7% | 44.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4% | 0.96% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.3% | 49% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.1% | 43.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 44.7% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.53% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.1% | 44.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| May 2026 | 45% | 44.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.6% | 40.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.87% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.1% | 40.7% | 3% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.67% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.2% | 40% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.3% | 44.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.3% | 61.2K | +0.54% | -3.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.8% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +4.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.3% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 3.6K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.8% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.4% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.74% | 1K | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
The Muse45.3%
Held 1st. 61.2K estimated branded searches, +0.54% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
2.
LHH44.8%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.
3.3%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.7%
Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.4%
Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.74%
Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Challenger, Gray & Christmas changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Challenger, Gray & Christmas worldwide fell from 4.4K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ share of searches among outplacement services worldwide decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ share of searches among outplacement services worldwide peaked at 5.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 1.6% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Challenger, Gray & Christmas fell from 4th to 5th among outplacement services worldwide.
How did search popularity change for outplacement services worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, LHH gained share of searches among outplacement services worldwide, from 40% to 44.8%.
In September 2026, The Muse lost share of searches among outplacement services worldwide, from 49.2% to 45.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CareerArc worldwide rose 38.9% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Careerminds worldwide rose 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Challenger, Gray & Christmas worldwide fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 2.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Right Management worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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