How popular isAppium?
In September 2026, people searched for Appium by name about 22,200 times worldwide, a 32.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.2% of all global test automation platform searches, placing Appium fourth out of eight platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about test automation platforms, Appium appeared in all answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Appium is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
BrowserStackShare of searches 56.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
PlaywrightShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SeleniumShare of searches 11.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AppiumShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TestMu AIShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top test automation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Appium appeared in all five answers. Appium is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Playwright1st
- Selenium2nd
Cypress3rd
Katalon4th- Appium5th
- Tricentis Tosca6th
- BrowserStack7th
- TestMu AI–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Playwright5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Appium5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Katalon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Selenium4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cypress4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- BrowserStack3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tricentis Tosca3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- TestMu AI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about test automation platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which test automation platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best test automation platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best test automation platform for application testing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“test automation platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“automated testing tool”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which test automation platforms compete with Appium?
Share of searches by month for BrowserStack, Playwright, Selenium, Appium, TestMu AI, Katalon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BrowserStack | Playwright | Selenium | Appium | TestMu AI | Katalon | Tricentis Tosca | Cypress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.8% | 10.6% | 21.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.3% | 11.5% | 19.6% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.1% | 11.3% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.2% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 7.3% | 10.9% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.6% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.2% | 10.8% | 13.8% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.2% | 12.8% | 13.3% | 7% | 7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 54.8% | 12% | 12% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 8% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.3% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.9% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.4% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.4% | 201K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.8% | 49.1K | +1.7% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.2% | 39.8K | -13.1% | -1.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.4% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.3% | 4.5K | -8.7% | -0.1 points |
56.4%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
13.8%
Held 2nd. 49.1K estimated branded searches, +1.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Selenium11.2%
Held 3rd. 39.8K estimated branded searches, -13.1% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
4.
Appium6.2%
Held 4th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.2%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Katalon3.4%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.5%
Held 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Cypress1.3%
Held 8th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, -8.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Appium changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Appium worldwide fell from 33.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Appium’s share of searches among test automation platforms worldwide decreased from 8.4% to 6.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Appium’s share of searches among test automation platforms worldwide peaked at 8.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 6.2% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for test automation platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Katalon gained share of searches among test automation platforms worldwide, from 2.8% to 3.4%.
In September 2026, BrowserStack gained share of searches among test automation platforms worldwide, from 55.9% to 56.4%.
In September 2026, Selenium lost share of searches among test automation platforms worldwide, from 12.7% to 11.2%.
Cypress’ share of searches among test automation platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2% to 1.3% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Playwright worldwide rose 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 41.7K to 49.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Appium worldwide fell 32.9% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are Appium’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Appium’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.
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Where does Appium compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test automation platforms | 4th of 8 | 6.2% | Shown above |
| Mobile app testing platforms | 3rd of 9 | 7.4% | Show ranking |
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