How popular isAccess Legal?
In September 2026, people searched for Access Legal by name about 480 times in the United Kingdom, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.3% of all United Kingdom legal practice software searches, placing Access Legal sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about legal practice software, Access Legal appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Access Legal is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
ClioShare of searches 69.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ActionstepShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
LEAPShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MyCaseShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Access LegalShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top legal practice software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Access Legal was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Access Legal is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Clio1st
- LEAP2nd
Osprey Approach3rd- Access Legal4th
Smokeball5th- MyCase6th
- Actionstep7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Clio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- LEAP5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Osprey Approach4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Access Legal3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Actionstep2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MyCase2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Smokeball1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about legal practice software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best practice management software for a UK law firm?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which case management software is best for small law firms in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What legal software do UK solicitors use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“legal case management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“legal practice management software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which legal practice software compete with Access Legal?
Share of searches by month for Clio, Actionstep, LEAP, MyCase, Smokeball, Access Legal. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Clio | Actionstep | LEAP | MyCase | Smokeball | Access Legal | Osprey Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.9% | 14.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 70% | 17% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.9% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.5% | 14% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.9% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 73% | 14.5% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.5% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 74.1% | 12% | 5% | 3.6% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.8% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.1% | 16.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.96% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.3% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.9% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.99% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.9% | 14.8K | 0% | -5.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.7% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.1% | 1.3K | +47.7% | +1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.2% | 880 | +49.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 2.8% | 590 | +51.3% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 2.3% | 480 | +23.1% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.99% | 210 | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Clio69.9%
Held 1st. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -5.3 points.
13.7%
Held 2nd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
3.
LEAP6.1%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +47.7% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
4.
MyCase4.2%
Held 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, +49.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
2.8%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, +51.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.99%
Held 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Access Legal changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Access Legal in the United Kingdom fell from 720 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Access Legal’s share of searches among legal practice software in the United Kingdom decreased from 2.9% to 2.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Access Legal’s share of searches among legal practice software in the United Kingdom peaked at 3.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 2% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Access Legal fell from 5th to 6th among legal practice software in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom legal practice software in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Smokeball overtook Access Legal to rank 5th among legal practice software in the United Kingdom, with 2.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, LEAP gained share of searches among legal practice software in the United Kingdom, from 4.5% to 6.1%.
In September 2026, Actionstep gained share of searches among legal practice software in the United Kingdom, from 12.2% to 13.7%.
In September 2026, MyCase gained share of searches among legal practice software in the United Kingdom, from 3% to 4.2%.
In September 2026, Clio lost share of searches among legal practice software in the United Kingdom, from 75.3% to 69.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Access Legal in the United Kingdom fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in September 2026.
How are Access Legal’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Access Legal’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.
- access legal
Who owns Access Legal?
Access Legal is owned by The Access Group. Brandwave also tracks Access PeopleHR and Access Care Planning, owned by the same company, in the United Kingdom.
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