How popular isSEEK in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 4.1M branded searches for SEEK worldwide which is up 22.1% over the last 11 months. SEEK holds 4.1% estimated Share of Search among job boards worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
LinkedIn55.9%
Indeed37.4%
SEEK4.1%
Glassdoor1.5%
ZipRecruiter1%
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Which job boards compete with SEEK?
Share of Search by month for LinkedIn, Indeed, SEEK. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Indeed | SEEK | Glassdoor | ZipRecruiter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.1% | 33.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.3% | 37.7% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.1% | 33.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.1% | 33.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.2% | 37.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.1% | 33.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.2% | 37.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 56.4% | 37.7% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.4% | 37.7% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.4% | 37.7% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.9% | 37.4% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.9% | 55.6M | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.4% | 37.2M | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.1% | 4.1M | +22.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.5% | 1.5M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1% | 1M | 0% | 0 points |
1.
55.9%
Held 1st. 55.6M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.
Indeed37.4%
Held 2nd. 37.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.
SEEK4.1%
Held 3rd. 4.1M estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
1.5%
Held 4th. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1%
Held 5th. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between SEEK and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for SEEK changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SEEK worldwide rose from 3.4M to 4.1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SEEK’s estimated Share of Search among job boards worldwide increased from 3% to 4.1%.
How did search popularity change for job boards worldwide in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, SEEK gained estimated Share of Search among job boards worldwide, from 3.4% to 4.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for LinkedIn worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 68M to 55.6M in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Glassdoor worldwide fell 18% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.5M in August 2026.
Where does SEEK compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job boards | 3rd of 5 | 4.1% | Shown above |
| Inspection camera brands | 1st of 6 | 66.1% | Show ranking |
How is SEEK measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SEEK’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
- seek
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