How popular isHeidrick & Struggles in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 33.1K branded searches for Heidrick & Struggles worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 11 months. Heidrick & Struggles holds 17.8% estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Korn Ferry59.1%Heidrick & Struggles17.8%
Spencer Stuart17.8%
Russell Reynolds5.3%
Egon Zehnder—
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Which executive search firms compete with Heidrick & Struggles?
Share of Search by month for Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles, Spencer Stuart, Russell Reynolds. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Korn Ferry | Heidrick & Struggles | Spencer Stuart | Russell Reynolds | Egon Zehnder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.3% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 6.2% | — |
| Nov 2025 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 6.4% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 5.7% | — |
| Jan 2026 | 58.1% | 21.3% | 14.2% | 6.4% | — |
| Feb 2026 | 57.6% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 7.7% | — |
| Mar 2026 | 58.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 6.4% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 61.2% | 15% | 18.4% | 5.5% | — |
| May 2026 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 6.4% | — |
| Jun 2026 | 63.3% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.7% | — |
| Jul 2026 | 63.3% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.7% | — |
| Aug 2026 | 59.1% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 5.3% | — |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.1% | 110K | -18.5% | -4.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.8% | 33.1K | 0% | +2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.8% | 33.1K | 0% | +2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.3% | 9.9K | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| —, not measured this month | — | — | — | — |
59.1%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
17.8%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
17.8%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
5.3%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
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Compare search popularity between Heidrick & Struggles and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Heidrick & Struggles changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Heidrick & Struggles worldwide fell from 49.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Heidrick & Struggles’ estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide decreased from 20.6% to 17.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Heidrick & Struggles’ estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide peaked at 21.3% in January 2026 and was lowest at 15% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for executive search firms worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Heidrick & Struggles gained estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide, from 15.5% to 17.8%.
In August 2026, Spencer Stuart gained estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide, from 15.5% to 17.8%.
In August 2026, Korn Ferry lost estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide, from 63.3% to 59.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Russell Reynolds worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in August 2026.
How is Heidrick & Struggles measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Heidrick & Struggles’ 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
- heidrick and struggles
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