How popular isAccurate Background in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 23.8K branded searches for Accurate Background worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Accurate Background holds 7.5% estimated Share of Search among background check services worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which background check services compete with Accurate Background?
Share of Search by month for Checkr, HireRight, Accurate Background, Certn, Sterling. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Checkr | HireRight | Accurate Background | Certn | Sterling | GoodHire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.4% | 38.2% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 8.6% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.2% | 36.3% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 8.1% | 0.88% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.8% | 37.7% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 7% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.4% | 32.4% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 6% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.1% | 27% | 5% | 3.8% | 6% | 0.98% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 29.4% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 0.88% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 32.6% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 6% | 0.97% |
| May 2026 | 47.3% | 33.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 38.6% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 7.2% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 39.1% | 7.3% | 5.7% | 6% | 0.79% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.8% | 37.5% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 5.7% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.8% | 132K | +5.9% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.5% | 119K | -<0.01% | -1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.5% | 23.8K | +7% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 6.7% | 21.2K | +21.9% | +1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 5.7% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.76% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Checkr41.8%
Held 1st. 132K estimated branded searches, +5.9% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
37.5%
Held 2nd. 119K estimated branded searches, -<0.01% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
7.5%
Held 3rd. 23.8K estimated branded searches, +7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Certn6.7%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 21.2K estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
5.
Sterling5.7%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
GoodHire0.76%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Accurate Background changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Accurate Background worldwide held steady at 23.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Accurate Background’s estimated Share of Search among background check services worldwide peaked at 7.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 4.8% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Accurate Background rose from 4th to 3rd among background check services worldwide.
How did search popularity change for background check services worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Certn overtook Sterling to rank 4th among background check services worldwide, at 6.7%.
In August 2026, Checkr gained estimated Share of Search among background check services worldwide, from 41.1% to 41.8%.
In August 2026, HireRight lost estimated Share of Search among background check services worldwide, from 39.1% to 37.5%.
Accurate Background’s estimated Share of Search among background check services worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.6% to 7.5% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GoodHire worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.4K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sterling worldwide fell 33.2% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in August 2026.
Where does Accurate Background compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background check services | 3rd of 6 | 7.5% | Shown above |
| Background check platforms | 3rd of 5 | 7.9% | Show ranking |
How is Accurate Background measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Accurate Background’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
6 branded search terms
- accurate background
- accurate background background check
- accurate background background checks
- accurate background check
- accurate com
- accuratebackground
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