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 21.9% of all global recruitment software brand searches, placing Zoho Recruit second out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about recruitment software brands, Zoho Recruit appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 11.
Zoho Recruit is the second most searched of 11 competitors and the fifth 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, Zoho Recruit was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zoho Recruit is the fifth 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 Zoho Recruit?
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 Zoho Recruit and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Zoho Recruit
24 comparisons
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- Workable vs Zoho Recruit
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- Vincere vs Zoho Recruit
- JobAdder vs Zoho Recruit
- Avature vs Zoho Recruit
- Avionté vs Zoho Recruit
- Breezy HR vs Zoho Recruit
- Greenhouse vs Zoho Recruit
- Recruiterflow vs Zoho Recruit
- Beamery vs Zoho Recruit
- Crelate vs Zoho Recruit
- Ashby vs Zoho Recruit
- Lever vs Zoho Recruit
- Bullhorn vs Zoho Recruit
- Phenom vs Zoho Recruit
- GR8 People vs Zoho Recruit
- Recruitee vs Zoho Recruit
- CATS vs Zoho Recruit
- AkkenCloud vs Zoho Recruit
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 recruitment software brands worldwide decreased from 24.1% to 21.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoho Recruit’s share of searches among recruitment software brands worldwide peaked at 25.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 20.6% in March 2026.
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 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
Who owns Zoho Recruit?
Zoho Recruit is owned by Zoho. Brandwave also tracks
Zoho CRM,
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus,
Zoho Books,
Zoho Cliq,
Zoho Mail,
Zoho People,
Zoho Show,
Zoho Survey,
Zoho Vault and
Zoho Workplace, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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Where does Zoho Recruit compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicant tracking systems | 3rd of 9 | 17.6% | Show ranking |
| Recruitment software brands | 2nd of 11 | 21.9% | Shown above |
| Recruiting CRM platforms | 1st of 11 | 29.1% | Show ranking |
| Staffing agency software | 1st of 8 | 31.7% | Show ranking |

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