How popular isUnit21?
In September 2026, people searched for Unit21 by name about 74,000 times worldwide, a 49.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 43% of all global anti money laundering platform searches, placing Unit21 first out of nine platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about anti money laundering platforms, Unit21 appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the nine.
Unit21 is the most searched of 9 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Unit21Share of searches 43%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RefinitivShare of searches 19.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ChainalysisShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ComplyAdvantageShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FeedzaiShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top anti money laundering platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Unit21 was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Unit21 is the third most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
NICE Actimize5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ComplyAdvantage4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Unit213 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fenergo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Flagright2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Napier AI2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Refinitiv0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chainalysis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Feedzai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about anti money laundering platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which anti money laundering platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best anti money laundering platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best anti money laundering platform for a compliance team?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“anti money laundering platforms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best aml software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which anti money laundering platforms compete with Unit21?
Share of searches by month for Unit21, Refinitiv, Chainalysis, ComplyAdvantage, Feedzai, Fenergo, NICE Actimize. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Unit21 | Refinitiv | Chainalysis | ComplyAdvantage | Feedzai | Fenergo | NICE Actimize | Flagright | Napier AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.7% | 27.7% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.6% | 25% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 0.99% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.7% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 6.5% | 0.85% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 35% | 23.4% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 7% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.7% | 23.9% | 16% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 0.94% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.3% | 26.4% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.8% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 7% | 1.1% | 0.92% |
| May 2026 | 36.8% | 20.1% | 16.5% | 6% | 6% | 4.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.3% | 21% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 0.82% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 47% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 0.63% |
| Sep 2026 | 43% | 19.2% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 0.76% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43% | 74K | 0% | -4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.2% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.9% | 22.2K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.8% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.8% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 5.8% | 9.9K | +50% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 5.8% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.1% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -0.4 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.76% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.1 points |
1.
Unit2143%
Held 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
19.2%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
12.9%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.8%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.
Feedzai5.8%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.
Fenergo5.8%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
5.8%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.1%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
0.76%
Held 9th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Unit21 and its closest rivals
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8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Unit21 changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Unit21 worldwide rose from 49.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unit21’s share of searches among anti money laundering platforms worldwide increased from 27.7% to 43%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unit21’s share of searches among anti money laundering platforms worldwide peaked at 47% in August 2026 and was lowest at 27.7% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unit21 rose from 2nd to 1st among anti money laundering platforms worldwide.
How did search popularity change for anti money laundering platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Fenergo overtook NICE Actimize to rank 6th among anti money laundering platforms worldwide, with 5.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Refinitiv gained share of searches among anti money laundering platforms worldwide, from 17.2% to 19.2%.

In September 2026, ComplyAdvantage gained share of searches among anti money laundering platforms worldwide, from 5.1% to 5.8%.

In September 2026, Feedzai gained share of searches among anti money laundering platforms worldwide, from 5.1% to 5.8%.

In September 2026, NICE Actimize gained share of searches among anti money laundering platforms worldwide, from 5.1% to 5.8%.

In September 2026, Unit21 lost share of searches among anti money laundering platforms worldwide, from 47% to 43%.
How are Unit21’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Unit21’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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