PracticePanther vs Smokeball:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, PracticePanther and Smokeball were level on Share of Search among legal practice management software worldwide, with an estimated 12.1K branded searches each, at 1.4% estimated Share of Search each. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, PracticePanther or Smokeball?
Compare the systems law firms run their practice on. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for PracticePanther, Smokeball. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | MyCase | Filevine | PracticePanther | Smokeball | Clio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 94.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 94.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 94.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 94.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 93.2% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 94.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 93.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 93.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 93.3% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 93% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 93.3% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the PracticePanther and Smokeball comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PracticePanther was ahead of Smokeball in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PracticePanther’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software worldwide moved from 1.1% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Smokeball’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software worldwide moved from 1.1% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for legal practice management software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, PracticePanther rose from 4th to 3rd among legal practice management software worldwide.
In August 2026, Smokeball fell from 3rd to 4th among legal practice management software worldwide.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PracticePanther’s and Smokeball’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
PracticePanther
1 branded search term
- practicepanther
Smokeball
1 branded search term
- smokeball
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