# Craigslist: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 3 categories by 5 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/craigslist/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job advertising and distribution | 0% | 101 | 60% | 5 |
| Internal talent marketplace | 0% | 124 | 100% | 2 |
| Coaching platforms | 0% | 98 | 100% | 1 |

## And against it

- "Unregulated Classified and Social Media Sites (Craigslist, Facebook Groups)... primary breeding grounds for employment scams" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Job advertising)
- "Marketplaces Without Vetting (Fiverr, Upwork, Craigslist) ... using them for high-stakes life or business coaching is risky." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Coaching platforms)
- "Why to Avoid: There is virtually no background check on posters. It is the primary hunting ground for scammers." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Job advertising)
- "Free classified sites (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace) - Minimal verification, high scam risk" (Kimi K2, Job advertising)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.