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Indeed Job Search

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Indeed Job Search is a widely used platform with a high lifetime rating, but recent reviews indicate a significant decline in user satisfaction due to persistent technical bugs, an influx of fake or ghost job postings, and ineffective search filters that lead to irrelevant results and a lack of employer responses.

4.8★ lifetime (3,972,196) Free + in-app purchases since 2009 by Indeed Inc. updated 0.2 mo ago recent negative 65% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Job Quality & Responses Technical Issues Search & Filtering Missing Features Data Privacy Concerns
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Indeed Job Search is a popular app for finding employment, offering a wide range of job listings and features like company reviews and Q&A. However, recent user feedback highlights critical issues such as technical glitches, an abundance of fake job postings, and poor search result relevance, leading to frustration and a low success rate for many applicants.

What users like

  • Effective for some users in finding jobs and interviewsR12R13R22R27
  • Good for viewing company reviews and Q&AR40
  • Easy to apply for jobsR3R183

What users complain about

  • Numerous technical bugs, including scrolling issues, freezing, and blank profile screensR3R7R10R11
  • Prevalence of fake, ghost, or scam job postingsR2R4R20R29
  • Ineffective search filters and irrelevant job recommendationsR8R15R19R21
  • Lack of employer responses or follow-ups after applyingR2R9R26R28
  • Spammy email notificationsR14
  • App is perceived as a data collector with privacy concernsR1R9R36R37
  • Missing features like dark mode, cover letter upload, and age requirement filtersR177R186R267R368
  • Frequent updates or forced updates disrupt usageR500
  • Difficulty for users under 18 to find suitable jobsR47R64R170R182

Latest update · v317.0.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug fixes and various improvements!

Recurring themes

Technical Issues negative
Many users report significant technical problems, including job descriptions not scrolling, the app freezing when trying to 'show more' details, blank profile screens, and general buggy performance. The latest update notes mention 'bug fixes,' but recent reviews contradict this, indicating these issues persist or have worsened.R3R7R10R11
Job Quality & Responses negative
A major concern is the prevalence of fake, ghost, or scam job postings, leading users to waste time applying to non-existent opportunities. Many users also report applying to dozens or even hundreds of jobs without receiving any response or feedback from employers, making the job search process frustrating and ineffective.R2R4R9R20
Search & Filtering negative
Users consistently complain about ineffective search filters, with the app showing irrelevant jobs, jobs outside the specified location or mileage, or repeatedly showing the same jobs. The AI-assisted search is also criticized for recommending unsuitable roles and for changing results when logged in versus logged out.R8R15R19R21
Missing Features negative
Reviewers frequently request features like a dark mode, an option to upload cover letters, filters for age requirements, and better ways to manage applied jobs or narrow down results in large cities. The absence of these features detracts from the user experience.R177R186R267R368
Data Privacy Concerns negative
Some users express concerns that Indeed is primarily a 'data mining' or 'data collector' app, rather than an effective job search tool. There are also reports of issues with account access, captchas, and requests for ID, raising privacy and security questions.R1R9R36R37

Who it's for

Indeed Job Search is for individuals seeking a wide variety of job listings, especially those who are patient and persistent, as some users do find success in getting interviews and jobs R12. It may be more suitable for those who can tolerate technical glitches and are vigilant about identifying potentially fake postings. It is NOT recommended for teenagers under 16 due to app restrictions R47, or for those expecting quick employer responses or highly accurate, filtered job results R2R9R24.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative (64.9% recent-negative signal), which contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating of 4.78. This suggests a recent downturn in user experience, possibly due to new bugs, changes in algorithms, or an increase in problematic job postings. While there are positive reviews, they are less frequent in the recent sample and often express general satisfaction without addressing the specific issues raised by negative reviews.

Frequently asked

Are there many fake jobs on Indeed?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate a significant problem with fake, ghost, or scam job postings on Indeed, leading users to waste time applying to non-existent opportunities R2R4R20R32.
Why am I not getting responses from employers on Indeed?
Many users report a widespread issue of not receiving any responses or follow-ups from employers after applying for jobs on Indeed, even after submitting numerous applications R2R9R26R28.
Does Indeed have technical problems?
Yes, many users report various technical problems including job descriptions not scrolling, the app freezing, blank profile screens, and general buggy performance, despite recent updates claiming bug fixes R3R7R10R11.
Are Indeed's job search filters accurate?
No, many users find Indeed's job search filters to be inaccurate, frequently showing irrelevant jobs, positions outside the specified location or mileage, or repeatedly displaying the same jobs R8R15R19R24.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R12] 5/5 · US Best app job hunt: Awesome app for job hunting. Always posting great places to work.
  2. [R13] 5/5 · US Great job seeking application.: Does a wonderful job at helping people get jobs!
  3. [R22] 5/5 · US Indeed job: I love indeed job I’ve been getting jobs back to back some of them are slow to check you but you do have to be patient here .
  4. [R27] 5/5 · US Experience: All the employment have been easy to find and easy to be contacted
  5. [R40] 3/5 · US Pretty good app: I like the app and the fact you can see reviews,Q&A, ect,. But I do not like that some of these jobs are scams.
  6. [R3] 1/5 · US Bugs: Your app is great when it comes to applying for jobs and finding ones that actually fit your skills. However on the app and website, it is physically impossible to open the profile section since it only shows a blank screen. This is annoying cause we might have to update our profile or something but we don’t have access to the section. Everything else works on it except for that
  7. [R183] 5/5 · US BUEN SEGUIMIENTO: Muy fácil postular y hacer el seguimiento
  8. [R7] 2/5 · US buggy: app works fine, but on many job postings, once i click “show more” it freezes and won’t let me continue scrolling down
  9. [R10] 2/5 · US Terrible: Once you expand to ‘Read More’ you can’t scroll down, so you can’t read the full listing.
  10. [R11] 4/5 · US Not scrolling: I have used indeed for years but for some reason the job descriptions aren’t scrolling for me now. I deleted it and then tried not using extensions. I went to the help page and did what it said. Still nothing. Please fix this!
  11. [R2] 1/5 · US Ghost jobs fake leads: Don’t trust these people “employers” don’t answer back I tried it for more than a year filled up more than 100 applications and I didn’t get anything not even a answer back from the fake employers Don’t waste your time
  12. [R4] 1/5 · US Now promoting fake jobs!: A company from India has all kinds of hiring all over Indeed however after speaking with the community we have all applied at the Company Data Annotation however I am hearing that all they are doing is conducting interviews and not actually hiring anyone. While the questions are genuine the intent is not, but most of us AI programmers are stepping away from indeed because
  13. [R20] 1/5 · US Doesn’t give the right job: Will give you a job from the web but that job doesn’t actually exist
  14. [R29] 1/5 · US Not helpful to job searchers: I hope they improve their app for job searchers. Instead I got harassed by scam jobs.
  15. [R8] 3/5 · US Iob mismatch: While I do like indeed sometimes I get sent jobs or filtered into jobs that have nothing to do with my experience
  16. [R15] 1/5 · US DONT USE: They give you the same jobs over and over. Even if you use the filter they disregard and give you jobs you aren’t looking for. They allow jobs to post 30 ads for the same job so have fun trying to get through those. I get job offers from jobs I would work at if I was in high school.
  17. [R19] 1/5 · US Sucks: Shows the same 50 jobs. The search filters don’t work, you can put 25 miles and it’ll show you jobs over 60+ miles away. You click don’t show me this job again, and it still shows you the job 6 more times on each page. What a joke
  18. [R21] 2/5 · US Stop recommending me teaching jobs!!: No matter how many times I give the teacher listings a thumbs down, more keep showing up on my recommended page. This has been going on for MONTHS. Please stop recommending me these teaching jobs, I’ve tried everything.
  19. [R9] 1/5 · US - Honest review: In my four years of using indeed, I have applied for over fifty eight jobs and haven’t heard back from a single one, I recommend ZipRecruiter I have found two jobs in only a month of looking. Indeed is trash don’t waste your time and don’t give them your data to collect.
  20. [R26] 1/5 · US A waste of time: I don’t normally write reviews here but Indeed boils my blood. It’s near impossible to get an employer to even respond to you let alone give you the respect of a rejection message. The majority of job listings on this platform simply don’t exist/reach anybody. This app also loves resetting your location preferences every time you open it, making it even harder to browse jobs that
  21. [R28] 1/5 · US Do not recommend at all: I thought this was a app that helps you find a job I put all my information applied for at least 10 jobs it’s been 2 weeks and now I’m banned do not recommend this app to anyone it is a waste of your time
  22. [R14] 3/5 · US Spam: You don't need to send me an email every time i apply to a job. I know i applied. I know what to do next. Stop spamming my email
  23. [R1] 1/5 · US Probably data mining: Ya
  24. [R36] 1/5 · US Waste of time: All indeed wants is your personal information to sell over and over again. If you do get a job with indeed it will be a company that is government based., if that. Good ol American bs
  25. [R37] 1/5 · US Terrible App: Most posts are AI generated and reposted many times, it’s very lazy and inauthentic. The captcha is ridiculous, it’s impossible to complete after I was logged out of my account, even though I’m a new user. It told me to provide my ID, and I am absolutely not doing that, this company is known for data breaches, and this is ridiculous when you allow bots to post lazy content yet normal
  26. [R177] 3/5 · US missing feature: WHY ARE YOU NOT ABLE TO SPECIFY AGE REQUIREMENT TOWARDS A JOB, i keep being mid interview and im like, oh yeah im “” btw and interview done. there should be a feature where age range is specified.
  27. [R186] 4/5 · US Dark mode: Dark mode must have in 2026
  28. [R267] 3/5 · GB Cover Letter Option: Indeed is brilliant, however it would be much more better if there was an option to upload a cover letter.
  29. [R368] 3/5 · GB Dark Mode: I think the app should have a dark mode feature and toggle. I don’t understand why is still doesn’t when dark mode is somehow achievable on the web version
  30. [R500] 3/5 · GB Too many updates: Each time I try to follow the email link for a job, I always have to update the app. That’s not always possible during my busy schedule or when out of WiFi service (I live in a very rural area). This has frequently discouraged me using the site and I regularly use alternative jobseeker apps to look for jobs that might interest me.
  31. [R47] 1/5 · US 15 looking for part time: Your app says 4+ on the appstore which is strange to start with, but when using the AI tool to help with a resume overview, it tells me it can't help because your app is 16+. If it's 16+ then it should say so in the app store. I'm 15 looking for a part time job which is normal in my area, but this app won't help.
  32. [R64] 4/5 · US Problems: Haven’t really found a job, as a teenager trying to find a starter job, the filters don’t work + haven’t found accurate employment to my preferences.
  33. [R170] 4/5 · US Just needs a few adjustments !!: I’m young and searching for a job, helps me majorly but needs to work on finding me new jobs, than the same old ones and needs to adjust the quiz, I couldn’t submit it?
  34. [R182] 4/5 · US Great for Workers over 18: This is a great app for trying to make the gap between you and you dream job or a job you need easier. Though for people looking for summer jobs/ beginner jobs that are under the age of 18 makes the whole app experience less enjoyable. The app also assumes that you have a car to use for your job because the actual job is 3 miles away. Would be getting a huge load of new
  35. [R32] 1/5 · US Few Real Jobs: Most of the jobs on this app are fake, information phishing schemes. Be careful about what you share on this app. This is a fake job site.
  36. [R24] 2/5 · US Navigation and filtering: There are no direct ways to specifically have what you need to come up. There is also no option to filter for jobs specifically in my area. No matter how many times I update my location in the app I am always shown jobs for across the country. Another thing is I’m not a driver and it has been inputted multiple times into the app, yet about 40% of the listings I see are fo

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store