Indeed vs LinkedIn:Which is searched more in United States?
In September 2026, Indeed had more branded searches than LinkedIn among job boards in United States. Indeed was estimated to have 13.6M branded searches compared to LinkedIn’s 11.1M, and held a 52% Share of Search versus LinkedIn’s 42.4%.
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Which is more popular in search, Indeed or LinkedIn?
Compare the sites employers advertise roles on. 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 Indeed, LinkedIn. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Indeed | ZipRecruiter | Glassdoor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.8% | 38.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.7% | 42.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 42.1% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.2% | 42.6% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.6% | 42.1% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.8% | 42.3% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 52.2% | 42.6% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.4% | 42.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 42.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.8% | 42.3% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 52% | 42.4% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
How has the Indeed and LinkedIn comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Indeed was ahead of LinkedIn in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Indeed’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in United States moved from 51.9% to 52%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 13.6M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LinkedIn’s estimated Share of Search among job boards in United States held steady at 42.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 11.1M.
How did search popularity change for United States job boards in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Indeed nor LinkedIn moved beyond provider rounding among job boards in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Indeed’s and LinkedIn’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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