Indeed
The largest job aggregator in the US, indexing employer sites as well as taking direct postings.
Indeed is a listings portal — what that shape means · how this data is collected
| Operator | Recruit Holdings |
|---|---|
| Portal type | Listings |
| Industry | Jobs |
| URL | https://www.indeed.com/ |
Source: https://www.indeed.com/ · Last verified: 2026-09-16
Monthly visits: 400.5M (400540000 visits, Jun 2026) · Source: https://onelittleweb.com/digital-market-intelligence/popular-websites/job-search/ · Last verified: 2026-09-19
About the Jobs market
General job search. Aggregators, employer-branded boards and professional networks all compete for the same query.
Measured demand
Google Ads, United States, 2026-09-01- Head keyword
- jobs near me
- Searches / month
- 3,350,000
- Cost per click
- $1.72
- Advertiser competition
- 36/100
Opening score 54/100 — high click value against thin advertiser competition.
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