Demand for Claude Code Experts Surges Over 2,200% in Israel Amid AI Service Boom

Fiverr's 2026 Business Trends Index reveals a dramatic 2,267% increase in demand for Claude Code experts in Israel over the past six months, far surpassing the global rise of 938%. This surge reflects a broader shift in business needs from general AI tools to specialized professionals who can integrate AI into workflows. The index, based on millions of searches on Fiverr's platform from November 2025 to April 2026, also highlights a 278% global growth in AI-driven video and animation services.

In Israel, AI content creation services for user-generated content (AI UGC) jumped 1,900%, while searches for SaaS product promotional videos increased by 1,350%, driven by local software companies seeking rapid marketing content. Other notable Israeli growth areas include UI/UX design (1,400%), architectural and engineering plans (1,767%), and Roblox game development (1,133%).

Globally, demand for AI automation services like n8n rose 125%, Vibe Coding 61%, and AI voice agents 49%. Content creation leads AI adoption with video and animation services growing 278%, compared to 94% in software development and technology. AI-generated video ads and faceless YouTube channel management also saw significant increases, alongside rising needs for human video editing and social media marketing services.

Despite the AI surge, Fiverr reports a stable number of active freelancers (around 380,000 since 2024) but a decline in active buyers from 4.2 million (2021-2023) to 3.1 million in 2025. However, average spending per buyer rose from $302 at the end of 2024 to $356 in early 2026. Fiverr attributes this to a strategic focus on larger projects, verified accounts, and expert freelancers, reducing emphasis on smaller tasks easily replaced by AI.

Since 2010, Fiverr expanded from 8 to over 750 service categories. The company’s stock has fallen 46% since early 2026, partly due to AI-driven market changes. Fiverr continues adapting its platform algorithm to prioritize verified and Pro accounts to attract higher budgets amid evolving AI trends.