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Indeed

Indeed

Indeed connects employers with qualified candidates through the world's largest job search engine, offering pay-per-performance pricing and massive reach across global markets.

indeed.comAustin, Texas, United StatesFounded 2004Parent: Recruit Holdings

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Recruitment Advertising / Job Search
Business Model
Marketplace
Target Market
All segments (SMB to Enterprise)
Employee Count
5001-10000
Funding
$50M
Revenue Range
$2B-$5B
Stock Symbol
NASDAQ:INDEED
Parent Company
Recruit Holdings
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Market leader in global job search with largest market share

Overview

Indeed is a global employment marketplace that operates as the world's #1 job site, with over 350 million unique visitors per month across 60+ countries and 28 languages. Founded in 2004, Indeed aggregates job listings from thousands of websites including job boards, staffing firms, associations, and company career pages, while also allowing employers to post jobs directly. The platform operates on a pay-per-performance model where employers pay for sponsored job postings based on clicks or applications. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings (acquired in 2012), Indeed plays a significant role in the recruitment advertising ecosystem, functioning as a major traffic driver and lead generation platform for employers and staffing agencies. The company generates revenue primarily through sponsored job postings, where employers bid to have their listings appear more prominently in search results. Indeed has expanded beyond basic job search to offer a comprehensive suite of recruitment tools including Indeed Resume, Indeed Assessments, and Indeed Hiring Platform. Indeed's market dominance in the job search vertical makes it a critical player in the broader digital advertising landscape, particularly in performance-based advertising. The platform's massive scale and data capabilities allow it to optimize job-to-candidate matching while providing employers with sophisticated targeting and analytics tools. Indeed competes directly with other job boards and recruitment platforms while also serving as a distribution channel for many of them.

Products & Features

Sponsored Jobs

Pay-per-click job advertising that promotes listings in search results based on relevance and bid amount

Indeed Resume

Resume database allowing employers to search and contact candidates directly

Indeed Assessments

Pre-employment testing and skills assessments for candidate screening

Indeed Hiring Platform

Applicant tracking and recruitment management tools integrated with job postings

Indeed Apply

Simplified application process allowing candidates to apply with Indeed profile

Company Pages

Employer branding pages showcasing company culture, reviews, and benefits

Key Features
Global job search aggregation across 60+ countriesPay-per-click and pay-per-application pricing modelsAdvanced candidate matching algorithmsMobile-optimized job search and applicationEmployer reviews and salary informationResume database with millions of candidatesIntegrated applicant tracking systemReal-time job posting analytics and reporting
Use Cases
High-volume hourly and frontline worker recruitmentProfessional and white-collar hiring across industriesLocal and regional job advertising for SMBsEnterprise-scale recruitment campaignsStaffing agency candidate sourcingDirect sourcing from resume databaseEmployer branding and reputation management
Customer Segments
Small and medium businessesEnterprise employersStaffing and recruitment agenciesHealthcare organizationsRetail and hospitality companiesTechnology companiesManufacturing and logistics firms

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