How popular isWellfound?
In September 2026, people searched for Wellfound by name about 429,000 times worldwide, a 128.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 31% of all global remote job board searches, placing Wellfound first out of nine boards. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote job boards, Wellfound appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the nine.
Wellfound is the most searched of 9 competitors and the third 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
HimalayasShare of searches 7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top remote job boards in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Wellfound appeared in all four answers. Wellfound is the third 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
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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 Wellfound?
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.
Compare popularity between Wellfound and its closest rivals
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8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Wellfound changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Wellfound worldwide rose from 187K to 429K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wellfound’s share of searches among remote job boards worldwide increased from 18.1% to 31%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wellfound’s share of searches among remote job boards worldwide peaked at 34.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 18.1% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wellfound rose from 3rd to 1st 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 Wellfound’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Wellfound’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.
- wellfound
- wellfound jobs
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