FlexJobs vs Wellfound:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wellfound had more branded searches than FlexJobs among remote job boards worldwide. Wellfound had about 429,000 branded searches, while FlexJobs had 246,000. Wellfound made up 31% of all remote job board searches we track, and FlexJobs accounted for 17.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote job boards, Wellfound appeared in all four answers and FlexJobs in three. FlexJobs was mentioned before Wellfound in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Wellfound, about 74% more searches than FlexJobs
Who does AI mention more?
Wellfound, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
FlexJobs, named ahead of Wellfound in 3 of 4 answers
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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. FlexJobs was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. FlexJobs was listed before Wellfound in three out of four answers.
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
See every answer about remote job boards
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.
Is FlexJobs or Wellfound more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FlexJobs and Wellfound by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine remote job boards we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Wellfound, FlexJobs. 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% |
How has the FlexJobs and Wellfound comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Wellfound took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FlexJobs’ share of searches among remote job boards worldwide moved from 29.1% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wellfound’s share of searches among remote job boards worldwide moved from 18.1% to 31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 187K to 429K.
How did search popularity change for remote job boards worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, FlexJobs gained share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 16.2% to 17.8%.
In September 2026, Wellfound lost share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 34.5% to 31%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FlexJobs’ and Wellfound’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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