Legal practice management software in United States:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, Filevine was the most searched among legal practice management software in United States, with an estimated 27.1K branded searches and 64.8% estimated Share of Search within this set.
Filevine64.8%
PracticePanther19.4%
Smokeball12.9%
Clio3%
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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 Filevine, PracticePanther, Smokeball, Clio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Filevine | PracticePanther | Smokeball | Clio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.3% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.1% | 22.7% | 12.3% | 3% |
| Dec 2025 | 62% | 22.6% | 12.3% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.6% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.2% | 19.8% | 10.8% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.5% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 3.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.5% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.6% | 22.1% | 14.8% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.2% | 18.9% | 15.4% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.3% | 22.8% | 12.4% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 3% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.8% | 27.1K | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.4% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -3.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.9% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3% | 1.3K | +14.7% | +0.5 points |
1.
Filevine64.8%
Held 1st. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
19.4%
Held 2nd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
12.9%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
Clio3%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +14.7% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among legal practice management software in United States?
4 brands
In September 2026, Filevine was the most searched among legal practice management software in United States, with an estimated 27.1K branded searches and 64.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. PracticePanther is in 2nd place, 45.4 percentage points behind at 19.4% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filevine | 62.3% → 64.8% | 66.2%Feb 2026 | 60.6%Jun 2026 | 1st |
| PracticePanther | 22.7% → 19.4% | 22.8%Aug 2026 | 18.9%Jul 2026 | 2nd |
| Smokeball | 12.4% → 12.9% | 15.4%Jul 2026 | 10.8%Feb 2026 | 3rd |
| Clio | 2.6% → 3% | 3.7%Mar 2026 | 2.5%Jun 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Filevine’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States increased from 62.3% to 64.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PracticePanther’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States decreased from 22.7% to 19.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Filevine’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States peaked at 66.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 60.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PracticePanther’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States peaked at 22.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 18.9% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smokeball’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States peaked at 15.4% in July 2026 and was lowest at 10.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clio’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States peaked at 3.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 2.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smokeball and Clio held steady: their estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for United States legal practice management software in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Filevine gained estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States, from 62.3% to 64.8%.
In September 2026, PracticePanther lost estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States, from 22.8% to 19.4%.
Clio’s estimated Share of Search among legal practice management software in United States has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 3% in September 2026.
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