How popular isPeoplePerHour in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 165K branded searches for PeoplePerHour worldwide which is down 17.9% over the last 11 months. PeoplePerHour holds 7% estimated Share of Search among creative freelance platforms worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which creative freelance platforms compete with PeoplePerHour?
Share of Search by month for Behance, Dribbble, PeoplePerHour, Toptal. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Behance | Dribbble | PeoplePerHour | Toptal | Contra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.6% | 23.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 0.28% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.1% | 23.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 23.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.6% | 23.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.2% | 24% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.19% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.2% | 27.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 61% | 27.4% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 64.2% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.4% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.49% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.4% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.5% | 23.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 0.51% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.5% | 1.5M | 0% | +3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.3% | 550K | -18.3% | -3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7% | 165K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.7% | 135K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.51% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Behance63.5%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
2.
Dribbble23.3%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
7%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.
Toptal5.7%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
Contra0.51%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between PeoplePerHour and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for PeoplePerHour changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PeoplePerHour worldwide fell from 201K to 165K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PeoplePerHour’s estimated Share of Search among creative freelance platforms worldwide peaked at 7.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for creative freelance platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Behance gained estimated Share of Search among creative freelance platforms worldwide, from 60.4% to 63.5%.
In August 2026, Dribbble lost estimated Share of Search among creative freelance platforms worldwide, from 27.1% to 23.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Contra worldwide rose 49.4% over 11 measured months, from 8.1K to 12.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Toptal worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PeoplePerHour worldwide fell 17.9% over 11 measured months, from 201K to 165K in August 2026.
Where does PeoplePerHour compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance marketplaces | 4th of 5 | 1.8% | Show ranking |
| Creative freelance platforms | 3rd of 5 | 7% | Shown above |
How is PeoplePerHour measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PeoplePerHour’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
- peopleperhour
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