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Phenom vs Recruiterflow:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Recruiterflow had more branded searches than Phenom among recruiting CRM platforms worldwide. Recruiterflow had about 3,600 branded searches, while Phenom had 670. Recruiterflow made up 3.2% of all recruiting CRM platform searches we track, and Phenom accounted for 0.59%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about recruiting CRM platforms, Recruiterflow appeared in two of the five answers and Phenom in one. Recruiterflow was mentioned before Phenom in two out of three answers that named either.

Among recruiting CRM platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Recruiterflow, about 5 searches for every 1 for Phenom

Recruiterflow 3.6K searchesPhenom 670 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Recruiterflow, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Phenom in 1

Recruiterflow in 2 of 5Phenom in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Recruiterflow, named ahead of Phenom in 2 of 3 answers

Recruiterflow first in 2Phenom first in 1

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Top recruiting CRM platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Recruiterflow was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Phenom was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Recruiterflow was listed before Phenom in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Recruit CRM1st
  2. Bullhorn2nd
  3. Loxo3rd
  4. Avature4th
  5. Gem5th
  6. Recruiterflow6th
  7. Beamery7th
  8. Phenom8th
  9. Manatal9th
  10. Zoho Recruit10th
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Recruit CRM4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bullhorn4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Loxo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gem3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zoho Recruit2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Manatal2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Avature2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Recruiterflow2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Beamery1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Phenom1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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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 21, 2026.

Is Phenom or Recruiterflow more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Phenom and Recruiterflow by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 recruiting CRM platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Phenom and Recruiterflow among recruiting CRM platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Recruiterflow, Phenom. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthZoho RecruitLoxoRecruit CRMManatalAvatureRecruiterflowBeameryBullhornPhenomGR8 PeopleGem
Oct 202532.9%14.7%18%14.7%9.9%3.6%4.4%0.81%0.53%0.39%0%
Nov 202531.1%17%17%13.9%11.4%3.4%4.2%0.83%0.63%0.45%<0.01%
Dec 202534.4%15.4%15.4%15.4%10.3%3.7%3.8%0.75%0.6%0.27%0.01%
Jan 202630.9%16.9%13.8%16.9%11.4%4.1%4.1%0.82%0.61%0.3%<0.01%
Feb 202631.8%21.3%11.6%14.2%11.7%4.2%3.5%0.84%0.62%0.31%<0.01%
Mar 202629.7%16.3%13.3%19.9%11%4%4%0.9%0.58%0.35%<0.01%
Apr 202631.5%17.2%14.1%17.2%9.5%4.2%4.2%0.95%0.62%0.37%<0.01%
May 202632%17.5%14.3%17.5%9.6%4.3%2.8%0.85%0.63%0.38%0.03%
Jun 202632%17.5%14.3%17.5%9.6%4.3%2.8%0.85%0.63%0.38%<0.01%
Jul 202625%16.8%30.6%13.7%7.5%2.7%2.2%0.54%0.49%0.3%<0.01%
Aug 202626.6%17.8%26.6%14.5%8%2.9%2.3%0.58%0.46%0.31%<0.01%
Sep 202629.1%19.5%19.5%15.9%8.7%3.2%2.6%0.77%0.59%0.23%<0.01%

How has the Phenom and Recruiterflow comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for recruiting CRM platforms worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Recruiterflow worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Phenom’s and Recruiterflow’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.

Phenom

4 branded search terms

  • phenom com
  • phenom crm
  • phenom marketing
  • phenom recruiting

Recruiterflow

1 branded search term

  • recruiterflow

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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