How popular isUniversal CPA Review?
In September 2026, people searched for Universal CPA Review by name about 720 times in the United States, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.1% of all United States CPA review course searches, placing Universal CPA Review sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about CPA review courses, Universal CPA Review appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Universal CPA Review is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
BeckerShare of searches 66%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NINJA CPA ReviewShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
UWorldShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
GleimShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Universal CPA ReviewShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top CPA review courses in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Universal CPA Review was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Universal CPA Review is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
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.
Becker5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NINJA CPA Review5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gleim5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
UWorld4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Surgent2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Universal CPA Review2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wiley CPAexcel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maxwell CPA Review0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CPA review course?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CPA review course is best for working full time?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the cheapest way to study for the CPA exam?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cpa review course”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cpa exam prep”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 28, 2026.
Which CPA review courses compete with Universal CPA Review?
Share of searches by month for Becker, NINJA CPA Review, UWorld, Gleim, Surgent, Universal CPA Review. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Becker | NINJA CPA Review | UWorld | Gleim | Surgent | Universal CPA Review | Wiley CPAexcel | Maxwell CPA Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 17.9% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.1% | 17.6% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.46% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.3% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 2% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.1% | 15.6% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 15% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.58% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.6% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | 64.8% | 15.8% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.6% | 15.9% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.6% | 16.2% | 6.5% | 3% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.3% | 15.9% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 66% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 0.62% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 66% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.1% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.5% | 2.2K | -12.1% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.8% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.1% | 720 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.95% | 320 | -17.9% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.62% | 210 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Becker66%
Held 1st. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
16.1%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
UWorld6.5%
Held 3rd. 2.2K estimated branded searches, -12.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
Gleim4.8%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
5.
Surgent3%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
2.1%
Held 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.95%
Held 7th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.62%
Held 8th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Universal CPA Review changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Universal CPA Review in the United States fell from 880 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Universal CPA Review’s share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States decreased from 2.9% to 2.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Universal CPA Review’s share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States peaked at 3.7% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2.1% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States CPA review courses in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Gleim gained share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States, from 3.8% to 4.8%.

In September 2026, Becker gained share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States, from 65.3% to 66%.

In September 2026, Surgent lost share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States, from 3.8% to 3%.

In September 2026, UWorld lost share of searches among CPA review courses in the United States, from 7.3% to 6.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Maxwell CPA Review in the United States rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wiley CPAexcel in the United States fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 320 in September 2026.
How are Universal CPA Review’s branded searches counted?
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