Remote OK vs Remotive:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Remote OK had more branded searches than Remotive among remote job boards worldwide. Remote OK had about 110,000 branded searches, while Remotive had 60,500. Remote OK made up 8% of all remote job board searches we track, and Remotive accounted for 4.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about remote job boards, Remote OK appeared in two of the four answers and Remotive in none.
Who do people search for more?
Remote OK, about 82% more searches than Remotive
Who does AI mention more?
Remote OK, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Remotive in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Remote OK, the only one of the two named
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Top remote job boards in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Remote OK was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Remotive did not appear in any of the 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 Remote OK or Remotive more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Remote OK and Remotive 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 Remote OK, Remotive. 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 Remote OK and Remotive comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Remote OK was ahead of Remotive in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remote OK’s share of searches among remote job boards worldwide moved from 8.8% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Remotive’s share of searches among remote job boards worldwide moved from 7.2% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for remote job boards worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Himalayas overtook Remotive and Working Nomads to rank 5th among remote job boards worldwide, with 7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Remote OK gained share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 7.2% to 8%.
In September 2026, Remotive lost share of searches among remote job boards worldwide, from 4.9% to 4.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Remote OK’s and Remotive’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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