How popular isGem?
In September 2026, people searched for Gem by name about 10 times worldwide. These searches made up <0.01% of all global talent sourcing platform searches, placing Gem seventh out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about talent sourcing platforms, Gem appeared in all answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Gem is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
- LinkedIn RecruiterShare of searches 48.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LoxoShare of searches 22.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SeekOutShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FetcherShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
GemShare of searches <0.01%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top talent sourcing platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gem appeared in all five answers. Gem 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.
- LinkedIn Recruiter1st
hireEZ2nd- SeekOut3rd
- Gem4th
- Loxo5th
AmazingHiring6th- Fetcher7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- LinkedIn Recruiter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- hireEZ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Gem5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SeekOut4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AmazingHiring2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Loxo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Fetcher1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about talent sourcing platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which talent sourcing platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best talent sourcing platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best talent sourcing platform for a small recruitment team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“talent sourcing tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best talent sourcing platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which talent sourcing platforms compete with Gem?
Share of searches by month for LinkedIn Recruiter, Loxo, SeekOut, Fetcher, hireEZ, Gem. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LinkedIn Recruiter | Loxo | SeekOut | Fetcher | hireEZ | AmazingHiring | Gem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.5% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.1% | 19.3% | 19% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 2% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.4% | 17.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.9% | 18% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 8% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.9% | 21.5% | 14.2% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 47% | 17.7% | 14.3% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.1% | 17.8% | 14.3% | 9.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 43.9% | 20.2% | 16.3% | 9.4% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.1% | 18.4% | 14.9% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 1.3% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 22% | 14.5% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.7% | 22% | 14.5% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 1.3% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.4% | 22.2% | 14.8% | 8.4% | 5.2% | 0.98% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.4% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.2% | 22.7K | -0.22% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.8% | 15.2K | +0.73% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.4% | 8.6K | -0.47% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.2% | 5.3K | -17.4% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.98% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
48.4%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
2.
Loxo22.2%
Held 2nd. 22.7K estimated branded searches, -0.22% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.
SeekOut14.8%
Held 3rd. 15.2K estimated branded searches, +0.73% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.
Fetcher8.4%
Held 4th. 8.6K estimated branded searches, -0.47% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
hireEZ5.2%
Held 5th. 5.3K estimated branded searches, -17.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
0.98%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
7.
Gem<0.01%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Gem changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Gem worldwide held steady, from 0 to 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gem’s share of searches among talent sourcing platforms worldwide held steady, from 0% to <0.01%.
How did search popularity change for talent sourcing platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, LinkedIn Recruiter gained share of searches among talent sourcing platforms worldwide, from 47.7% to 48.4%.
In September 2026, hireEZ lost share of searches among talent sourcing platforms worldwide, from 6.2% to 5.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Loxo worldwide rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.6K to 22.7K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for AmazingHiring worldwide fell 47.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fetcher worldwide fell 18.9% over 12 measured months, from 10.6K to 8.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SeekOut worldwide fell 17.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.3K to 15.2K in September 2026.
How are Gem’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gem’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.
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Where does Gem compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI recruiting tools | 9th of 9 | <0.01% | Show ranking |
| Recruiting CRM platforms | 11th of 11 | <0.01% | Show ranking |
| Talent sourcing platforms | 7th of 7 | <0.01% | Shown above |
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