HireVue vs Zoom:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HireVue had more branded searches than Zoom among video interview platforms worldwide. HireVue had about 40,500 branded searches, while Zoom had 70. HireVue made up 15.7% of all video interview platform searches we track, and Zoom accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video interview platforms, HireVue and Zoom each appeared in four of the five answers. HireVue was mentioned before Zoom in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
HireVue, about 579 searches for every 1 for Zoom
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
HireVue, named ahead of Zoom in 4 of 5 answers
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Top video interview platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HireVue and Zoom were each mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. HireVue was listed before Zoom in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- HireVue1st
Spark Hire2nd
Willo3rd
Zoom4th
VidCruiter5th
Modern Hire–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Willo4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- HireVue4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Spark Hire4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Zoom4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- VidCruiter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Modern Hire0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about video interview platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which video interview platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best video interview platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best video interview platform for a hiring team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video interview platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video interview software”
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 21, 2026.
Is HireVue or Zoom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HireVue and Zoom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six video interview platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for HireVue, Zoom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Willo | HireVue | Spark Hire | VidCruiter | Modern Hire | Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.7% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.27% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.3% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.28% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.8% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.33% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.3% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.39% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.9% | 15.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.32% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 82% | 13.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.29% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 84.3% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 13.3% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.35% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.5% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.34% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.9% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.34% | 0.03% |
How has the HireVue and Zoom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- HireVue was ahead of Zoom in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HireVue’s share of searches among video interview platforms worldwide moved from 13.6% to 15.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zoom’s share of searches among video interview platforms worldwide moved from 0.01% to 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 70.
How did search popularity change for video interview platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HireVue’s and Zoom’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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