How popular isThe Muse in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 390 branded searches for The Muse worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. The Muse holds 0.68% estimated Share of Search among outplacement services worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
LHH86.6%
Randstad RiseSmart7.7%
Careerminds3.3%
CareerArc1.7%The Muse0.68%
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Which outplacement services compete with The Muse?
Share of Search by month for LHH, Randstad RiseSmart, Careerminds, The Muse. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | LHH | Randstad RiseSmart | Careerminds | CareerArc | The Muse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 91.2% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.48% |
| Nov 2025 | 91.2% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.89% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.1% | 5.4% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.8% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 89.4% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.6% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 88.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 88.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.2% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 89% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.6% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.68% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.6% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 7.7% | 4.4K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.3% | 1.9K | +18.8% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.68% | 390 | -18.8% | 0 points |
1.
LHH86.6%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
7.7%
Held 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
3.3%
Held 3rd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
1.7%
Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
0.68%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between The Muse and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for The Muse changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Muse worldwide held steady at 390.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Muse’s estimated Share of Search among outplacement services worldwide peaked at 1.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 0.39% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for outplacement services worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Randstad RiseSmart gained estimated Share of Search among outplacement services worldwide, from 6.5% to 7.7%.
In August 2026, Careerminds gained estimated Share of Search among outplacement services worldwide, from 2.4% to 3.3%.
In August 2026, LHH lost estimated Share of Search among outplacement services worldwide, from 89% to 86.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for CareerArc worldwide rose 38.9% over 11 measured months, from 720 to 1K in August 2026.
How is The Muse measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Muse’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
- muse career
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