US Finance Comparison Sites - PPC Market Share Analysis December 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 17.6921511431
82.3078488569
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 59
41
59%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 47%
Transactional 9%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 0%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 11%

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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 23.04
creditkarma.com 18.38
insurify.com 11.11
topcashback.com 9.96
thezebra.com 5.56
bankrate.com 5.53
compare.com 3.35
freescoreonline.com 2
equifax.com 1.23
everquote.com 1.06
others 18.78
  • nerdwallet.com - 23.04%
  • creditkarma.com - 18.38%
  • insurify.com - 11.11%
  • topcashback.com - 9.96%
  • thezebra.com - 5.56%
  • bankrate.com - 5.53%
  • compare.com - 3.35%
  • freescoreonline.com - 2%
  • equifax.com - 1.23%
  • everquote.com - 1.06%
  • others - 18.78%

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Nerdwallet leads with 23.04% click share, closely followed by CreditKarma at 18.38%. ‘Others’ collectively hold 18.78%, 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 insurify.com nerdwallet.com thezebra.com compare.com creditkarma.com insurance.com compare-auto-insurance-quotes.com freescoreonline.com bankrate.com everquote.com
2025/12/01 16.86% 27.82% 13.31% 12.03% 5.03% 1.13% 0.97% 3.01% 1.61% 0.79%
2025/12/02 20.5% 27.03% 9.23% 9.46% 6.08% 0.45% 2.43% 2.22% 1.85% 0.79%
2025/12/03 21.51% 27.28% 13.1% 9.24% 2.82% 0.73% 2.49% 1.56% 1.06% 1.45%
2025/12/04 18.19% 24.87% 10.82% 7.46% 4.08% 1% 2.98% 1.79% 1.19% 1%
2025/12/05 21.61% 25.13% 12.02% 6.72% 3.79% 1.67% 1.8% 1.01% 1.46% 0.55%
2025/12/06 24.05% 24.49% 15.14% 8.13% 5.32% 1.79% 0.97% 1.86% 1.35% 1.21%
2025/12/07 21% 24.14% 18.04% 6.59% 5.21% 2.01% 1.01% 1.74% 1.37% 1.28%
2025/12/08 20.4% 23.3% 16.83% 9.39% 4.26% 2.61% 1.29% 1.29% 1.26% 1.18%
2025/12/09 21.44% 21.39% 17.04% 10.17% 4.02% 1.69% 1.39% 1.54% 1.36% 1.2%
2025/12/10 19.07% 24.3% 10.75% 8.8% 5.81% 2.46% 2.32% 1.33% 1.72% 1.15%
2025/12/11 23.71% 22.37% 11.9% 8.6% 4.7% 3.09% 1.06% 1.21% 1.44% 0.91%
2025/12/12 23.5% 24.38% 12.37% 7.48% 3.59% 2.22% 3.61% 1.34% 1.12% 1.81%
2025/12/13 17.88% 26.34% 14.57% 6.11% 5.37% 1.45% 3.92% 1.83% 0.92% 1.7%
2025/12/14 21.21% 25.85% 10.67% 7.05% 6.51% 1.68% 4.32% 1.49% 1.49% 0.81%
2025/12/15 20.76% 24.65% 10.01% 7.94% 4.81% 1.38% 1.69% 1.98% 1.54% 1.17%
2025/12/16 22.86% 23.48% 10.64% 8.01% 5.33% 1.62% 1.09% 1.9% 1.33% 2.14%
2025/12/17 23.28% 22.12% 11.97% 8.72% 5.35% 1.81% 2.03% 1.49% 1.15% 0.9%
2025/12/18 20.7% 24.53% 10.92% 6.49% 5.21% 2.2% 2.96% 1.62% 1.52% 2.27%
2025/12/19 22.41% 25.21% 11.49% 10.05% 5.45% 0.02% 1.5% 1.55% 1.09% 1.71%
2025/12/20 22.04% 23.55% 14.53% 8.05% 4.37% 0.81% 2.64% 1.92% 1.47% 0.79%
2025/12/21 22.93% 25.42% 9.75% 10.57% 5.6% 1.14% 2.82% 1.17% 1.34% 0.75%
2025/12/22 22.86% 26.17% 9.67% 7.62% 5.97% 1.41% 2.47% 1.61% 1.19% 1.44%
2025/12/23 20.75% 24.61% 10.62% 6.45% 4.53% 1.75% 3.99% 1.12% 1.17% 1.14%
2025/12/24 17.06% 27.4% 8.05% 3.98% 6.62% 4.8% 4.95% 1.56% 1.8% 1.93%
2025/12/25 19.86% 24.31% 3.37% 4.84% 6.43% 4.29% 3.65% 1.85% 1.98% 1.4%
2025/12/26 23.78% 23.82% 11.52% 8.11% 5.73% 3.17% 1.47% 1.21% 1.42% 1.31%
2025/12/27 23.15% 21.31% 12.41% 10.06% 5.32% 3.03% 2.04% 1.45% 1.31% 0.88%
2025/12/28 26.09% 23.32% 11.11% 10.63% 4.7% 1.99% 0.94% 1.28% 1.3% 1.2%
2025/12/29 24.92% 23.23% 8.84% 11.51% 4.25% 3.98% 1.36% 1.26% 1.06% 1.66%
2025/12/30 23.48% 24.54% 9.17% 7.65% 4.21% 4.36% 3.33% 1.29% 0.89% 1.53%
2025/12/31 26.27% 23.49% 11.73% 8.82% 4.36% 3.12% 2.37% 1.3% 1.06% 1.02%
  • insurify.com
  • nerdwallet.com
  • thezebra.com
  • compare.com
  • creditkarma.com
  • insurance.com
  • compare-auto-insurance-quotes.com
  • freescoreonline.com
  • bankrate.com
  • everquote.com

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Insurify.com saw a steady rise, peaking at 26.27% on December 31. Nerdwallet.com maintained dominance, fluctuating but ending strong at 23.49%. Thezebra.com and compare.com showed volatility, while creditkarma.com remained stable.

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
2025/12/01 191
2025/12/02 194
2025/12/03 196
2025/12/04 209
2025/12/05 202
2025/12/06 199
2025/12/07 202
2025/12/08 200
2025/12/09 205
2025/12/10 199
2025/12/11 203
2025/12/12 205
2025/12/13 179
2025/12/14 200
2025/12/15 211
2025/12/16 206
2025/12/17 200
2025/12/18 199
2025/12/19 209
2025/12/20 203
2025/12/21 195
2025/12/22 202
2025/12/23 198
2025/12/24 201
2025/12/25 199
2025/12/26 198
2025/12/27 187
2025/12/28 187
2025/12/29 198
2025/12/30 194
2025/12/31 194

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December saw a dynamic shift in distinct advertisers, peaking at 211 on the 15th. The month concluded with a stable count of 194, reflecting a balanced competitive 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
topcashback.com 3.41%
creditkarma.com 0.67%
insurify.com 0.31%
healthforcalifornia.com 0.26%
befrugal.com 0.2%
checkfreescore.com -0.38%
thebluebook.com -0.51%
zellepay.com -0.72%
nerdwallet.com -1.12%
thezebra.com -1.71%

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Topcashback.com surged with a 3.41% click share increase, while thezebra.com faced a decline of 1.71%.

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 creditkarma.com insurify.com compare.com thezebra.com topcashback.com freescoreonline.com bankrate.com equifax.com capitalone.com
2025/12/01 18.29% 13.64% 7.64% 6.91% 5.69% 1.98% 7.99% 4.12% 3.47% 0.69%
2025/12/02 17.42% 14.67% 9.05% 5.69% 3.21% 2.41% 6.17% 3.82% 2.45% 1.21%
2025/12/03 18.95% 8.59% 9.97% 6.93% 5.96% 2.34% 4.77% 2.51% 1.12% 2.73%
2025/12/04 16.01% 12.13% 7.21% 4.73% 4.33% 2% 4.14% 2.67% 2.55% 1.27%
2025/12/05 14.71% 9.75% 8.14% 4.23% 4.52% 1.71% 2.64% 3.19% 2.73% 2.9%
2025/12/06 16.63% 13.35% 11.77% 5.11% 7.76% 2.55% 6.32% 2.98% 2.48% 1.77%
2025/12/07 17.05% 13.46% 9.64% 3.85% 7.71% 2.2% 4.64% 3.09% 1.44% 1.81%
2025/12/08 17.76% 13.18% 8.84% 5.15% 6.96% 2.11% 3.88% 2.87% 1.45% 0.79%
2025/12/09 15.4% 13% 9.54% 5.67% 7.18% 2.23% 4.25% 3.41% 2.17% 0.95%
2025/12/10 14.93% 14.31% 7.11% 4.28% 4.07% 2.33% 3.94% 3.47% 4.16% 1.16%
2025/12/11 15.1% 13.39% 9.93% 5.16% 5.63% 2.26% 3.79% 3.09% 2.41% 2.2%
2025/12/12 18.53% 10.25% 10.47% 4.32% 5.44% 2.16% 4.45% 2.56% 1.67% 2.92%
2025/12/13 17.27% 14.21% 7.69% 3.75% 6.78% 4.16% 5.37% 1.88% 1.6% 2.06%
2025/12/14 17.51% 13.92% 7.43% 4.77% 3.95% 4.91% 3.67% 3.3% 1.19% 4%
2025/12/15 17.07% 11.54% 8.23% 4.3% 4.07% 4.31% 4.84% 3.05% 0.83% 3%
2025/12/16 16.18% 13.86% 9.32% 4.7% 5.11% 3.68% 4.38% 2.59% 2.07% 2.28%
2025/12/17 13.7% 13.26% 10.31% 4.98% 5.31% 3.64% 3.47% 2.22% 2.52% 1.15%
2025/12/18 16.38% 13% 7.98% 4.02% 4.57% 4.79% 4.14% 3.01% 1.68% 2.67%
2025/12/19 16.43% 14.66% 8.62% 5.83% 4.75% 4.23% 3.54% 2.17% 2.29% 2.04%
2025/12/20 16.07% 12.75% 9.45% 5.22% 6.59% 4.49% 5.16% 3.54% 1.83% 2.49%
2025/12/21 16.2% 13.45% 8.59% 6.45% 3.73% 3.6% 3.27% 3.18% 2.22% 5.11%
2025/12/22 17.67% 13.12% 9.66% 5.19% 4.01% 4% 4.34% 2.45% 2.79% 4.31%
2025/12/23 15.93% 12.42% 8.53% 3.47% 4.35% 3.17% 2.64% 2.34% 2.18% 3.86%
2025/12/24 16.45% 16.08% 6.95% 2.61% 3.14% 3.79% 4.02% 3.26% 1.36% 2.71%
2025/12/25 14.54% 14.32% 6.33% 3.35% 1.27% 4.65% 3.65% 3.38% 2.45% 6.16%
2025/12/26 16.07% 14.9% 10.32% 4.46% 4.87% 3.47% 2.95% 2.9% 1.58% 2.79%
2025/12/27 14.42% 12.63% 11.58% 5.62% 5.37% 4.16% 3.72% 2.95% 1.39% 2.71%
2025/12/28 16.53% 13.53% 12.4% 6.28% 5.09% 4.03% 3.84% 2.99% 1.42% 4.04%
2025/12/29 16.31% 12.08% 11.55% 7.29% 3.96% 3.88% 3.79% 2.39% 1.79% 2.2%
2025/12/30 16.91% 12.94% 10.64% 4.5% 4.46% 4.15% 3.3% 2.01% 2.43% 0.8%
2025/12/31 16.31% 12.55% 11.17% 6.53% 5.23% 4.55% 3.35% 2.22% 1.88% 0.83%
  • nerdwallet.com
  • creditkarma.com
  • insurify.com
  • compare.com
  • thezebra.com
  • topcashback.com
  • freescoreonline.com
  • bankrate.com
  • equifax.com
  • capitalone.com

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Nerdwallet.com led December with fluctuating impressions, peaking at 18.95% on the 3rd. Creditkarma.com and insurify.com followed, showing varied trends. By month-end, nerdwallet.com maintained dominance, closing at 16.31%.

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
    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 Want...

  2. 2
    https://www.healthmarkets.com/--/--

    2026 ACA Open Enrollment - Call A Licensed Ins. Agent. Enroll By 12/15 For Your Benefits To Take Effect On 1/1. Call A Licensed Agent Today.

  3. 3
    Compare Car Insurance Rates https://car.insurance.com

    Shop Multiple Insurers At Once — Find Average 2025 Insurance Rates By Car Make and Model. Get Multiple Quotes Online Fast.

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

    Nerdwallet.com Official Site — We've Done The Research. See Our Top Picks for Credit Cards, Insurance, Loans and more.

  5. 5
    Welcome to Zelle® - Send Money With Zelle® https://enroll.zellepay.com

    A Fast Way To Send Money. Offered By Banks And Credit Unions Of All Sizes Across The U.S.

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, Credit Karma stands out with its promise of free, unlimited credit score access, appealing to the financially curious. HealthMarkets targets timely insurance seekers with a call to action for ACA enrollment. Insurance.com simplifies car insurance shopping by offering multiple quotes, while NerdWallet positions itself as a research authority for financial products. Zelle® highlights its widespread banking partnerships, emphasizing speed in money transfers.

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