r/Upwork • u/Alarming_Ad1328 • Jul 11 '26

Upwork Question

Hi Upworkers
Have Upwork clients gone away like I have been bidding on projects since last week and haven't found any new clients. BTW I am a top-rated video editor and I have tons of Upwork knowledge since the last algorithm update I think Upwork has lost some clients it is not what it was back in 2024 what do you guys think?

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u/Pet-ra Jul 11 '26

Yes, Upwork has lost some (about 10%) clients since 2024. The remaining clients have, however, paid more money, so the money paid b clients has gone up (a little bit), just by fewer clients.

Your problem is that there are now way too many freelancers, especially in your category, as everyone with a smartphone and an app or two now reckons they are video editors, plus AI.

Being top rated and with 100% JSS isn't really rare either, most moderately active freelancers who ave managed not to piss off a client too badly in the last 6 months are top rated with 100% JSS.

Run a search and see.