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How popular isZoho Recruit?

In September 2026, people searched for Zoho Recruit by name about 33,100 times worldwide, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 17.6% of all global applicant tracking system searches, placing Zoho Recruit third out of nine systems. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about applicant tracking systems, Zoho Recruit appeared in four of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Zoho Recruit is the third most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. WorkableShare of searches 34.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. TeamtailorShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
  3. Zoho RecruitShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. JobAdderShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Breezy HRShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top applicant tracking systems in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zoho Recruit was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Zoho Recruit is the fifth most recommended of the nine.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Greenhouse1st
  2. Workable2nd
  3. Ashby3rd
  4. Breezy HR4th
  5. Zoho Recruit5th
  6. Lever6th
  7. Bullhorn7th
  8. Teamtailor8th
  9. JobAdder–

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
  • Zoho Recruit4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Breezy HR3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ashby3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Lever2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Teamtailor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bullhorn1 of 5Named in 1 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

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5 answers

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 20, 2026.

Which applicant tracking systems compete with Zoho Recruit?

Zoho Recruit against applicant tracking systems worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Workable, Teamtailor, Zoho Recruit, JobAdder, Breezy HR, Greenhouse. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWorkableTeamtailorZoho RecruitJobAdderBreezy HRGreenhouseAshbyLeverBullhorn
Oct 202531.7%29.7%19.8%7.2%4.8%3.1%1.3%1.9%0.49%
Nov 202529.2%33.2%18.1%8.1%4.4%3.3%1.4%1.9%0.48%
Dec 202531.9%30%20%6%4.9%3.6%1.3%1.9%0.44%
Jan 202632.5%30.5%16.7%7.4%4.1%4.4%1.6%2.4%0.44%
Feb 202632.3%30.4%16.6%7.4%4.1%5.3%1.6%2%0.44%
Mar 202630%34.4%15.3%6.9%4.6%5%1.5%1.8%0.46%
Apr 202633%30.7%16.8%6.1%4.1%5.3%1.3%2.2%0.51%
May 202632.6%30.6%16.7%7.5%4.1%5.3%1.3%1.5%0.44%
Jun 202633.5%31.2%17%6.2%4.2%4.5%1.6%1.4%0.45%
Jul 202631.4%28.9%19.3%7%4.7%5.1%1.5%1.6%0.42%
Aug 202635.7%27.8%18.6%6.8%3.7%4%1.6%1.4%0.4%
Sep 202634.3%32.2%17.6%6.4%3.5%2.6%1.5%1.5%0.47%

  1. 1.Workable

    34.3%

    Held 1st. 64.7K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  2. 2.Teamtailor

    32.2%

    Held 2nd. 60.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.

  3. 3.Zoho Recruit

    17.6%

    Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  4. 4.JobAdder

    6.4%

    Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  5. 5.Breezy HR

    3.5%

    Moved from 6th to 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  6. 6.Greenhouse

    2.6%

    Moved from 5th to 6th. 5K estimated branded searches, -30.6% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  7. 7.Ashby

    1.5%

    Held 7th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  8. 8.Lever

    1.5%

    Held 8th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, +12.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  9. 9.Bullhorn

    0.47%

    Held 9th. 880 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for Zoho Recruit changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zoho Recruit worldwide fell from 40.5K to 33.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Recruit’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide decreased from 19.8% to 17.6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Recruit’s share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide peaked at 20% in December 2025 and was lowest at 15.3% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for applicant tracking systems worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Teamtailor gained share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide, from 27.8% to 32.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Workable lost share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide, from 35.7% to 34.3%.

  3. In September 2026, Greenhouse lost share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide, from 4% to 2.6%.

  4. In September 2026, Zoho Recruit lost share of searches among applicant tracking systems worldwide, from 18.6% to 17.6%.

  5. In September 2026, Breezy HR rose from 6th to 5th among applicant tracking systems worldwide.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Lever worldwide fell 30.1% over 12 measured months, from 4K to 2.8K in September 2026.

How are Zoho Recruit’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zoho Recruit’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.

  • zoho recruit

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Zoho Recruit?

Zoho Recruit is owned by Zoho. Brandwave also tracks Zoho CRM, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Zoho Books, Zoho Mail, Zoho People, Zoho Show and Zoho Workplace, owned by the same company, worldwide.

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Where does Zoho Recruit compete?

Zoho Recruit is ranked in four competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Applicant tracking systems3rd of 917.6%Shown above
Recruitment software brands2nd of 1121.9%Show ranking
Recruiting CRM platforms1st of 1129.1%Show ranking
Staffing agency software1st of 831.7%Show ranking
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