How popular isRemote.co?
In September 2026, people searched for Remote.co by name about 52,400 times worldwide, a 22.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.8% of all global remote job board searches, placing Remote.co eighth out of nine boards. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote job boards, Remote.co appeared in three of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the nine.
Remote.co is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
WellfoundShare of searches 31%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
We Work RemotelyShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FlexJobsShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Remote OKShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Remote.coShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top remote job boards in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Remote.co was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Remote.co is the fourth most recommended of the nine.
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.
- Wellfound4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- We Work Remotely4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- FlexJobs3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Remote.co3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Remote OK2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Himalayas0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Remotive0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Working Nomads0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
JustRemote0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about remote job boards
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which remote job board should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sites for finding remote jobs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best remote job site for tech jobs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“remote job sites”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best remote job sites”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Which remote job boards compete with Remote.co?
Share of searches by month for Wellfound, We Work Remotely, FlexJobs, Remote OK, Himalayas, Remotive, Working Nomads, Remote.co. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wellfound | We Work Remotely | FlexJobs | Remote OK | Himalayas | Remotive | Working Nomads | Remote.co | JustRemote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.1% | 23.1% | 29.1% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 0.96% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.9% | 22.2% | 26.2% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 0.86% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.1% | 24.2% | 24.9% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.6% | 0.82% |
| Jan 2026 | 21% | 26.8% | 22.6% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 6.8% | 4.8% | 0.91% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.2% | 24.8% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 28% | 24.5% | 20.6% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 5.1% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 0.83% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.5% | 25.7% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 4.9% | 6% | 9% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 28.4% | 26.7% | 16.7% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 0.55% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.6% | 25.5% | 15.2% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 4% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.4% | 25.6% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 0.65% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.5% | 25.8% | 16.2% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 31% | 23.1% | 17.8% | 8% | 7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.59% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31% | 429K | -18.2% | -3.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.1% | 320K | -18.3% | -2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.8% | 246K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8% | 110K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 7% | 97.1K | +106.2% | +3.9 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.4% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 4.4% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.8% | 52.4K | +20.7% | +0.9 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.59% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.1 points |
31%
Held 1st. 429K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
23.1%
Held 2nd. 320K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
3.
FlexJobs17.8%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
8%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
7%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 97.1K estimated branded searches, +106.2% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
6.
Remotive4.4%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.4%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.8%
Held 8th. 52.4K estimated branded searches, +20.7% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
0.59%
Held 9th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Remote.co changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Remote.co worldwide rose from 42.9K to 52.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remote.co’s share of searches among remote job boards worldwide peaked at 9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 2.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remote.co fell from 7th to 8th among remote job boards worldwide.
How did search popularity change for remote job boards worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Himalayas overtook Remotive and Working Nomads to rank 5th among remote job boards worldwide, with 7% of the searches.
In September 2026, FlexJobs gained share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 16.2% to 17.8%.
In September 2026, Remote.co gained share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 2.9% to 3.8%.
In September 2026, Remote OK gained share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 7.2% to 8%.
In September 2026, Wellfound lost share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 34.5% to 31%.
In September 2026, We Work Remotely lost share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 25.8% to 23.1%.
How are Remote.co’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Remote.co’s 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.
- remote co
- remote.co jobs
Who owns Remote.co?
Remote.co is owned by FlexJobs. Brandwave also tracks FlexJobs, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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