How popular isWorkable?
In September 2026, people searched for Workable by name about 64,700 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 40.1% of all global recruitment software brand searches, placing Workable first out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about recruitment software brands, Workable appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the 11.
Workable is the most searched of 11 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
WorkableShare of searches 40.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Zoho RecruitShare of searches 21.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
JobviteShare of searches 14.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VincereShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
JobAdderShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top recruitment software brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Workable appeared in all five answers. Workable is the second most recommended of the 11.
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.
Workable5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenhouse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ashby3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lever3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zoho Recruit2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bullhorn2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jobvite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vincere0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
JobAdder0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Recruitee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about recruitment software brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment software brand should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment software brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment software brand for running hiring workflows?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“applicant tracking system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ats software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which recruitment software brands compete with Workable?
Share of searches by month for Workable, Zoho Recruit, Jobvite, Vincere, JobAdder, Greenhouse. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Workable | Zoho Recruit | Jobvite | Vincere | JobAdder | Greenhouse | Ashby | Lever | Recruitee | CATS | Bullhorn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36% | 24.1% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.12% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 35% | 23.4% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.12% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.1% | 25.5% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 38% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.6% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.4% | 21% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.11% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 37.9% | 20.7% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.6% | 21.7% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.21% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.1% | 23.5% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.15% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.5% | 21.6% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0.85% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.1% | 21.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.14% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.1% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.9% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.7% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.8% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.9% | 4.4K | -33.3% | -1.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.86% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 0.14% | 210 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 0.11% | 170 | -19% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.09% | 140 | +27.3% | 0 points |
1.
Workable40.1%
Held 1st. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
21.9%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.
Jobvite14.7%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Vincere9.8%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
JobAdder8%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.9%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
7.
Ashby1.3%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Lever0.86%
Held 8th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.14%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
CATS0.11%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Bullhorn0.09%
Held 11th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Workable and its closest rivals
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- ERIN vs Workable
How has branded search demand for Workable changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Workable worldwide held steady, from 64.8K to 64.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Workable’s share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide increased from 36% to 40.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Workable’s share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide peaked at 40.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 35% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for recruitment software brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Workable gained share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide, from 39.5% to 40.1%.

In September 2026, Greenhouse lost share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide, from 4.3% to 2.9%.

Vincere’s share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.9% to 9.8% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Recruitee rose from 10th to 9th among recruitment software brands worldwide.

In September 2026, CATS fell from 9th to 10th among recruitment software brands worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Lever worldwide fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Workable’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Workable’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.
- workable
- workable app
- workable applicant tracking
- workable ats
- workable com
- workable recruiting
- workable software
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Where does Workable compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATS brands | 2nd of 8 | 17.5% | Show ranking |
| Employee referral platforms | 2nd of 8 | 30.4% | Show ranking |
| Applicant tracking systems | 1st of 9 | 34.3% | Show ranking |
| AI recruiting tools | 1st of 9 | 40.6% | Show ranking |
| Recruitment software brands | 1st of 11 | 40.1% | Shown above |

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