How popular isKorn Ferry in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 110K branded searches for Korn Ferry worldwide which is down 18.5% over the last 11 months. Korn Ferry holds 59.1% estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide and is ranked 1st 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 Korn Ferry?
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 Korn Ferry and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Korn Ferry changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Korn Ferry worldwide fell from 135K to 110K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Korn Ferry’s estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide increased from 56.3% to 59.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Korn Ferry’s estimated Share of Search among executive search firms worldwide peaked at 63.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 56.3% in October 2025.
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 Korn Ferry measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Korn Ferry’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
- korn ferry
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