US Finance Comparison Sites - PPC Market Share Analysis October 2025

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Comparison Sites category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Comparison Sites – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Finance Comparison Sites US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 17.4826135271
82.5173864729
17%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 66
34
66%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 52%
Transactional 8%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 0%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 10%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Finance Comparison Sites brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
nerdwallet.com 17.09
creditkarma.com 14.79
insurify.com 12.5
thezebra.com 10.93
compare.com 9.02
forbes.com 2.41
insure.com 2.15
freescoreonline.com 2.03
bankrate.com 1.68
shopify.com 1.53
others 25.87
  • nerdwallet.com - 17.09%
  • creditkarma.com - 14.79%
  • insurify.com - 12.5%
  • thezebra.com - 10.93%
  • compare.com - 9.02%
  • forbes.com - 2.41%
  • insure.com - 2.15%
  • freescoreonline.com - 2.03%
  • bankrate.com - 1.68%
  • shopify.com - 1.53%
  • others - 25.87%

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Nerdwallet leads with 17.09% click share, followed by CreditKarma at 14.79%. Others collectively hold 25.87%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Finance Comparison Sites brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date nerdwallet.com insurify.com thezebra.com compare.com creditkarma.com compare-cheap-insurance-quotes.com freescoreonline.com insure.com bankrate.com forbes.com
2025/10/01 21.68% 16.16% 12.06% 9.03% 7.38% 0.15% 1.29% 2.92% 1.47% 1.67%
2025/10/02 20.69% 16.02% 16.65% 8.54% 5.85% 0.16% 1.1% 2.08% 1.27% 2.85%
2025/10/03 19.99% 17.4% 18.17% 10.35% 5.23% 0.74% 1.38% 3.06% 1.38% 0.91%
2025/10/04 19.78% 15.88% 15.07% 9.27% 7.2% 1% 1.06% 4.76% 1.09% 1.29%
2025/10/05 16.96% 17.42% 19.17% 13.08% 6.07% 1.78% 0.86% 3.11% 1.24% 1.42%
2025/10/06 23.22% 13.07% 14.05% 7.69% 6.41% 1.76% 1.29% 3.25% 2.98% 2.49%
2025/10/07 20.93% 14.38% 16.61% 8.07% 4.96% 0.65% 1.4% 1.4% 1.78% 5.67%
2025/10/08 17.1% 14.89% 13.28% 10.8% 8.51% 0.62% 1.46% 4.01% 2.3% 3.14%
2025/10/09 19.15% 15.25% 14.89% 11.71% 7.71% 1.89% 1.21% 2.27% 1.65% 3.74%
2025/10/10 15.91% 16.12% 10.99% 9.2% 8.05% 1.54% 1.39% 3.27% 0.79% 4.56%
2025/10/11 17.58% 14.97% 16.38% 9.4% 7.23% 0.27% 1.9% 2.72% 1.13% 5.34%
2025/10/12 16.03% 12.86% 12.39% 9.37% 9.26% 1.34% 2.07% 4.45% 1.41% 6.49%
2025/10/13 20.23% 13.52% 11.47% 7.62% 9.98% 1.02% 2.48% 3.58% 1.43% 8.53%
2025/10/14 21.05% 12.86% 11.98% 9.58% 9.45% 0.66% 3.22% 2.13% 1.83% 2.36%
2025/10/15 15.87% 11.97% 12.09% 7.58% 11.11% 2.03% 2.8% 2.22% 2.53% 3.72%
2025/10/16 15.13% 13.58% 12.63% 6.17% 9.66% 0.37% 2.68% 3.49% 1.73% 4.17%
2025/10/17 16.87% 13.42% 11.23% 8.13% 8.45% 1.19% 2.5% 1.69% 2.86% 2.98%
2025/10/18 19.26% 11.63% 8.2% 7.31% 10.64% 0.62% 1.87% 1.19% 2.36% 5.73%
2025/10/19 19.87% 9.89% 9.14% 8.48% 13.25% 0.33% 2.03% 1.19% 1.94% 3.86%
2025/10/20 19.06% 11.24% 12.76% 7.62% 10.21% 0.52% 2.7% 2.03% 1.06% 1.92%
2025/10/21 21.51% 11.52% 12.77% 7.51% 12.66% 0.85% 2.59% 1.82% 0.7% 2.44%
2025/10/22 22.48% 9.9% 11.66% 6.68% 13.4% 0.47% 2.56% 0.96% 5.84% 2.6%
2025/10/23 19.2% 13.91% 11.37% 10.93% 12.38% 0.55% 2.29% 1.81% 1.71% 1.35%
2025/10/24 19% 15.35% 9.33% 11.55% 11.73% 0.4% 2.03% 1.73% 0.9% 2.28%
2025/10/25 18.2% 13.32% 7.84% 12.41% 11.51% 0.56% 2.35% 1.24% 1.21% 2.05%
2025/10/26 17.35% 12.51% 9.27% 11.86% 10.98% 1.21% 2.26% 2.17% 4% 3.01%
2025/10/27 19.2% 14.61% 11.71% 12.15% 8.26% 1.85% 1.5% 2.19% 1.25% 2.05%
2025/10/28 19.89% 14.53% 9.39% 12.46% 9.68% 4.27% 1.77% 1.38% 1.45% 1.86%
2025/10/29 20.33% 13.77% 10.72% 10.76% 9.61% 2.42% 1.89% 2.26% 0.99% 0.77%
2025/10/30 22.3% 15.5% 10.12% 10.85% 8.89% 2.01% 2.51% 1.95% 0.9% 1.11%
2025/10/31 19.27% 13.84% 10.42% 9.78% 9.15% 2.83% 2.18% 1.75% 1.52% 1.41%
  • nerdwallet.com
  • insurify.com
  • thezebra.com
  • compare.com
  • creditkarma.com
  • compare-cheap-insurance-quotes.com
  • freescoreonline.com
  • insure.com
  • bankrate.com
  • forbes.com

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Nerdwallet’s PPC spend fluctuated, peaking at 23.22% on October 6. Insurify’s share dipped mid-month, while Forbes saw a spike on October 13. By month’s end, Nerdwallet led, with Insurify trailing.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Finance Comparison Sites

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2025/10/01 192
2025/10/02 186
2025/10/03 210
2025/10/04 198
2025/10/05 211
2025/10/06 207
2025/10/07 201
2025/10/08 203
2025/10/09 193
2025/10/10 199
2025/10/11 195
2025/10/12 203
2025/10/13 191
2025/10/14 210
2025/10/15 197
2025/10/16 198
2025/10/17 203
2025/10/18 200
2025/10/19 201
2025/10/20 202
2025/10/21 182
2025/10/22 195
2025/10/23 205
2025/10/24 199
2025/10/25 197
2025/10/26 197
2025/10/27 209
2025/10/28 202
2025/10/29 202
2025/10/30 205
2025/10/31 197

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October saw fluctuating advertiser numbers, peaking at 211 on the 5th. The month concluded with 197 advertisers, reflecting a dynamic landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Finance Comparison Sites

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
compare.com 1.83%
nerdwallet.com 0.66%
compare-auto-insurance-quotes.com 0.48%
equifax.com 0.4%
healthforcalifornia.com 0.37%
ratedquotes.com -0.54%
insurify.com -0.63%
insure.com -0.79%
forbes.com -1.05%
thezebra.com -2.14%

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In the past month, compare.com surged with a 1.83% click share increase, while thezebra.com faced a 2.14% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

US Finance Comparison Sites Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date nerdwallet.com insurify.com creditkarma.com thezebra.com compare.com bankrate.com freescoreonline.com topcashback.com insure.com forbes.com
2025/10/01 19.97% 11.8% 12.76% 8.46% 7.68% 3.36% 2.08% 2.26% 2.33% 1.49%
2025/10/02 17.43% 12.94% 10.59% 12.57% 6.98% 2.97% 1.68% 2.48% 1.42% 2.09%
2025/10/03 18.51% 14.04% 9.33% 14.08% 8.87% 3.11% 2.01% 1.86% 2.38% 0.73%
2025/10/04 17.1% 13.66% 12.04% 11.44% 7.51% 2.44% 1.51% 2.21% 3.88% 1.06%
2025/10/05 15.82% 14.4% 9.87% 15.27% 11.11% 2.17% 1.25% 1.93% 2.45% 1.26%
2025/10/06 22.19% 12.24% 10.3% 12.21% 6.5% 2.94% 1.85% 2.02% 2.35% 2.1%
2025/10/07 19.63% 12.7% 7.7% 13.56% 7.61% 3.29% 1.89% 1.75% 1.29% 3.69%
2025/10/08 16.36% 13.4% 11.58% 11.47% 9.62% 2.42% 1.83% 1.98% 3.09% 2.29%
2025/10/09 18.4% 13.98% 10.69% 13.48% 10.37% 2.79% 1.44% 1.53% 1.94% 2.74%
2025/10/10 15.9% 15.61% 11.6% 9.96% 8.84% 1.77% 1.63% 1.49% 2.93% 3.44%
2025/10/11 17.22% 13.96% 8.38% 15.01% 9.08% 2.46% 2.01% 1.66% 2.31% 4.16%
2025/10/12 15.81% 12.43% 11.3% 11.44% 8.82% 2.46% 2.22% 1.46% 4.45% 4.78%
2025/10/13 19.22% 13.23% 11.97% 11% 7.4% 2.33% 2.84% 1.62% 3.91% 6.12%
2025/10/14 21.05% 12.59% 10.63% 11.2% 9.35% 2.78% 2.98% 1.48% 2.3% 1.69%
2025/10/15 16.04% 11.59% 12.81% 11.79% 7.49% 3.01% 2.61% 1.83% 2.32% 2.57%
2025/10/16 14.75% 13% 10.84% 12.19% 6.11% 2.73% 2.41% 2.04% 3.36% 3.25%
2025/10/17 15.98% 12.74% 9.19% 10.16% 7.63% 3.54% 2.28% 2.12% 1.69% 2.24%
2025/10/18 18.43% 11% 11.19% 7.79% 7.18% 3.11% 1.74% 1.9% 1.43% 4.04%
2025/10/19 18.97% 9.25% 14.02% 8.37% 8.32% 3.4% 1.92% 1.83% 1.47% 2.59%
2025/10/20 16.49% 10.89% 10.56% 12.12% 7.16% 1.79% 2.59% 2.15% 2.75% 1.45%
2025/10/21 18.51% 10.51% 13.6% 11.64% 7.57% 1.41% 2.57% 2.25% 2.3% 1.98%
2025/10/22 19.67% 9.86% 14.6% 10.74% 7.02% 3.1% 2.72% 2.2% 1.07% 2.53%
2025/10/23 17.65% 12.9% 13.18% 10.67% 10.93% 2.47% 2.47% 1.64% 2.08% 1.06%
2025/10/24 17.28% 13.1% 12.36% 8% 10.47% 2.14% 2.19% 1.5% 1.96% 2.01%
2025/10/25 15.83% 12.07% 12.18% 7.18% 12.47% 2.17% 2.8% 1.97% 1.28% 1.86%
2025/10/26 15.72% 11.75% 11.93% 8.84% 11.16% 3.22% 2.85% 1.81% 2.62% 2.75%
2025/10/27 17.61% 13.36% 9.18% 11.21% 11.1% 1.96% 1.81% 1.61% 2.36% 1.88%
2025/10/28 18.07% 13.51% 10.43% 8.86% 11.9% 2.5% 2.08% 1.36% 1.58% 1.55%
2025/10/29 18.62% 12.55% 10.6% 10.04% 9.98% 2.1% 2.07% 1.47% 2.84% 0.59%
2025/10/30 19.65% 14.25% 11.84% 9.64% 9.8% 2% 2.54% 1.85% 2.09% 0.95%
2025/10/31 17.84% 12.45% 12.33% 9.16% 8.19% 3.2% 2.18% 2.11% 1.9% 1.1%
  • nerdwallet.com
  • insurify.com
  • creditkarma.com
  • thezebra.com
  • compare.com
  • bankrate.com
  • freescoreonline.com
  • topcashback.com
  • insure.com
  • forbes.com

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Nerdwallet.com led October with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 22.19% on the 6th. Insurify.com saw a dip mid-month, while Creditkarma.com and Thezebra.com had varied trends. Forbes.com spiked mid-month, ending lower.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Finance Comparison Sites

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Finance Comparison Sites - Last month
  1. 1
    Bankrate® Official Site - Bankrate.com https://www.bankrate.com

    Whether It's For Mortgage, Savings, Or Loan, Lock-In Top Rates Today at Bankrate®.

  2. 2
    CIT Bank App with Zelle Payment Option https://www.cit.com

    CIT is proud to be a bank with Zelle for payment options. Learn how to use Zelle with your CIT Bank Money Market account to safely send and receive money.

  3. 3
    Credit Karma™- Official Site | Free Credit Score & Report https://www.creditkarma.com

    Get an in-depth view of your credit, and learn which credit factors affect it the most. Access Your Credit Score and Report As Often As You...

  4. 4
    NerdWallet https://www.nerdwallet.com

    The Smartest Decision — We've Done The Research. See Our Top Picks for Credit Cards, Insurance, Loans and more.

  5. 5
    Car Insurance Comparison Tool - Compare Rates Side-by-Side https://www.thezebra.com › compare › quotes

    The Zebra® Calculator Makes Car Insurance Shopping Simple & Inexpensive! Compare Rates Now

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In the competitive finance sector, top-performing Google PPC ads reveal distinct strategies. Bankrate emphasizes securing top rates, while CIT Bank highlights Zelle integration for seamless transactions. Credit Karma offers free credit insights, NerdWallet provides researched financial picks, and The Zebra simplifies car insurance comparisons.

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