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What is changing at Indeed?

Beginning March 31, 2026, Indeed is updating how organic job visibility works.

Previously, organic visibility was available for all jobs, whether they were posted directly on an Indeed hosted account, through recruitment marketing tools, or distributed via a partner Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

After March, employers using a single source feed will no longer be able to do so. Indeed will require employers to use a qualified ATS partner, like Apploi, or post jobs on Indeed directly. Additionally, jobs hosted on Indeed are now to a maximum of three for 30 days. Any excess jobs posted on Indeed will require sponsorship.

These changes do not affect jobs posted through a company ATS that has an Indeed Apply integration, like Apploi.

How is healthcare affected?

For healthcare employers, this shift is particularly impactful given the industry’s high-volume, always-hiring environment and the ongoing need to fill open shifts. If an organization is posting to Indeed directly, or using a system without Indeed Apply, they will experience significantly lower job post visibility, which will result in fewer applicants—causing understaffing, budget strain, and higher turnover.

Why is Indeed changing?

These updates are intended to improve the quality of jobs shown to candidates and reduce duplicate listings in search results.

However, lower organic impressions typically cause a decline in applicants, especially in healthcare segments that hire continuously for multiple roles and shifts.

How can I get my job posts shown more?

To reduce any negative impacts of this update, ensure that you’re working with an ATS that incorporates Indeed Apply, like Apploi. In addition to smarter, faster hiring via its all-in-one platform, Apploi’s recently released Apploi Intelligence Ai job optimization tool can maintain even stronger visibility across both organic and sponsored postings.

I’m an Apploi customer. How do I use Indeed job sponsorships through the platform?

Not only is Apploi an ATS that uses Indeed Apply, it’s also a Platinum Indeed Partner—so you can rest assured that this latest Indeed update won’t negatively affect you. When you publish a job on Apploi, it automatically shares the post with Indeed. Beyond that, there are three more ways to increase how many applicants see your job:

In-Platform Sponsorship
Need step-by-step directions? Visit “Sponsoring Your Jobs on Indeed” in the Apploi Help Center after logging in.
Apploi Reach Sponsorship
Interested? Contact melanieb@apploi.com for more info.
Indeed Direct Sponsorship
This option is right for you if:

  • You have an existing relationship with Indeed specialists and you’d like to continue collaborating.
  • You’d prefer to be billed for sponsorships by Indeed.
Interested? Contact your Indeed representative.
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