How popular isTaxSlayer in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 22.2K branded searches for TaxSlayer in United States which is down 32.9% over the last 12 months. TaxSlayer holds 1.7% estimated Share of Search among United States tax preparation software and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity.
TurboTax42%
H&R Block34.4%
FreeTaxUSA18.8%
TaxAct3.1%
TaxSlayer1.7%
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Which tax preparation software compete with TaxSlayer?
Share of Search by month for TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTaxUSA, TaxAct, TaxSlayer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | TurboTax | H&R Block | FreeTaxUSA | TaxAct | TaxSlayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.8% | 36.7% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.4% | 51.4% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.7% | 41.7% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.4% | 23.5% | 19.2% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.4% | 25.9% | 21.2% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.3% | 24.8% | 24.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.1% | 21.1% | 25.7% | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 42.3% | 28.3% | 23.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.8% | 32.5% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.7% | 29.9% | 20% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 42% | 34.4% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 42% | 34.4% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42% | 550K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.4% | 450K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.8% | 246K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.1% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
TurboTax42%
Held 1st. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
34.4%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
18.8%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
TaxAct3.1%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.7%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for TaxSlayer changed in United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TaxSlayer in United States fell from 33.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TaxSlayer’s estimated Share of Search among tax preparation software in United States peaked at 3.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 1.4% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for United States tax preparation software in September 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for TurboTax in United States fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 823K to 550K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for H&R Block in United States fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 673K to 450K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TaxAct in United States fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TaxSlayer in United States fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
Where does TaxSlayer compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax preparation software | 5th of 5 | 1.7% | Shown above |
| Tax preparation services | 6th of 6 | 1.9% | Show ranking |
How is TaxSlayer measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TaxSlayer’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.
1 branded search term
- taxslayer
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