HireVue vs SeekOut:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, HireVue had more branded searches than SeekOut among AI recruiting tools worldwide. HireVue was estimated to have 40.5K branded searches compared to SeekOut’s 15K, and held a 46.2% Share of Search versus SeekOut’s 17.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, HireVue or SeekOut?
Compare the AI tools used to screen and source candidates. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for HireVue, SeekOut. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | HireVue | Eightfold AI | SeekOut | Fetcher | Paradox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.3% | 12.3% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 16.6% | 20.5% | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.7% | 16.3% | 20.1% | 11.6% | 7.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.7% | 20% | 16.5% | 11.5% | 7.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% | 10.1% | 7.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.6% | 18.2% | 15.1% | 10.5% | 6.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.1% | 17.2% | 17.4% | 12.1% | 6.3% |
| May 2026 | 44.6% | 16.3% | 20.2% | 11.6% | 7.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.3% | 26.3% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 26.3% | 17.8% | 10.2% | 6.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 20.7% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the HireVue and SeekOut comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- HireVue was ahead of SeekOut in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, HireVue’s estimated Share of Search among AI recruiting tools worldwide moved from 50.3% to 46.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SeekOut’s estimated Share of Search among AI recruiting tools worldwide moved from 18.5% to 17.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.3K to 15K.
How did search popularity change for AI recruiting tools worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, HireVue gained estimated Share of Search among AI recruiting tools worldwide, from 39.3% to 46.2%.
In August 2026, SeekOut lost estimated Share of Search among AI recruiting tools worldwide, from 17.8% to 17.1%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HireVue’s and SeekOut’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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