Semrush reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(161 total reviews)
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Bill Wagner

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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1.0
Sep 9, 2025

Used to be a good company

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Pros

Salaries are on a high of market in EU Great people among those who were hired while company was really growing

Cons

Disclaimer- I had to remove the previous review and re-uploaded this due to confusion with one of the ex-employees who was let go recently. I used to work in the company till end of 2024 and review below is a combination of my firsthand experience of nearly 9 years and recent actions company took. Used to be a great company with lots of growth opportunities and true culture. Now the rift between C level and the rest is enormous, they let go of the teams that worked on projects with different divisionist and no one can replace . After that management blames others in their harsh decisions because apparently no one explained the true value of aforementioned teams. The atmosphere is of fear and uncertainty, especially for those tied to their working visas, but higher management pretends that everything is great (which is not and can be proven by recent results and market reaction, just google it). Internal operations is not even a joke cause it simply doesn’t exist, every division is siloed, there is 0 to very little cooperation, everyone is trying to chase made up goals that have no real influence on results)internal or external). Move towards corporate America was their biggest mistake, as this led to a culture of praising each other and patting on the back between higher management while those who actually do the job suffered for the lack of the better word. Burnout is real, along with transparent hints on the current job market (like be grateful you still work here and don’t complain). Regardless, they will ask employees to create a bunch of fake positive reviews just to keep rating high (just check out a review from 27th of August, the day 120 people were laid off, looks genuine for sure). UPD - already deleted 😆 I’d advise to talk to anyone who’s an ex employee of the last year or so to get a real picture before joining.

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Semrush Response
10mo
Dear Sender, Thank you for your feedback. With the industry changing at such a rapid pace, it's essential to adapt and meet the new needs of the market. We look forward to continuing our commitment and path on leading marketers in SEO and the AI SEO space, as well as put the structure in place to build for scale. Wishing you luck in your next chapter. Thank you, The Semrush Team
5.0
Sep 1, 2025
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Pros

Maximum flexibility, like working from home which was important for me. Unlimited PTO etc. Salary is nice and the job is not too overwhelming.

Cons

So far none, everything has been great. From colleagues who are supportive in everything, to team lead which is always there for you during and after onboarding. HR responding quickly etc.

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Semrush Response
10mo
Dear Colleague, We’re glad to hear that you enjoy being a part of Semrush. Let’s keep rocking together! Yours, the Semrush Team
1.0
Aug 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Developers, Analysts, and Designers are very nice to talk to

Cons

Constant hiring freezes, stock bonuses are so low it feels like an insult. New CEO is so old, not sure if he ever tried Chatgpt at all. CIO is just a fake "AI expert" without education, experience or any relevant background. CPO never speaks to a real customer, living in his dreams. Director of Analytics is a marketing specialist. Finance is just a pure mess. There are very smart and talented employees with relevant education and background, but they are mostly ignored.

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Semrush Response
10mo
Dear Sender, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we recognize that your review includes personal perspectives, we want to assure you that our leadership team brings strong, relevant experience and expertise to the company. The results speak for themselves—Semrush continues to grow rapidly, and we remain confident in our direction and future. Yours, the Semrush Team
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