How popular isMockServer?
In September 2026, people searched for MockServer by name about 2,900 times worldwide, a 34.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.7% of all global API mocking platform searches, placing MockServer fifth out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API mocking platforms, MockServer appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
MockServer is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
PostmanShare of searches 40.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WireMockShare of searches 27.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BeeceptorShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MockoonShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MockServerShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Follow MockServer and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top API mocking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MockServer was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. MockServer is the fifth most recommended of the six.
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.
WireMock5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Beeceptor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mockoon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Postman4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
MockServer2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stoplight1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about API mocking platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which API mocking platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best API mocking platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best API mocking platform for developer teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mock api for testing”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api mock server”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which API mocking platforms compete with MockServer?
Share of searches by month for Postman, WireMock, Beeceptor, Mockoon, MockServer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Postman | WireMock | Beeceptor | Mockoon | MockServer | Stoplight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.3% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 6.7% | 0.74% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.4% | 24.8% | 11.1% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 0.65% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.5% | 24.2% | 13.2% | 16.2% | 7.2% | 0.64% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 27.6% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 0.73% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.2% | 26% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 0.68% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 25.2% | 11.2% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.3% | 26% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 24.6% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 9% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.3% | 24.1% | 13.2% | 16.1% | 5.8% | 0.52% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 6% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.4% | 26.1% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 6.2% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.2% | 27.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 0.48% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.2% | 17.5K | -8.9% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.8% | 12.1K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 12.4% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 12.4% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -1.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.7% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.48% | 210 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Postman40.2%
Held 1st. 17.5K estimated branded searches, -8.9% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
2.
WireMock27.8%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
12.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.
Mockoon12.4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
6.7%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.48%
Held 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between MockServer and its closest rivals
Every comparison with MockServer
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for MockServer changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MockServer worldwide fell from 4.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MockServer’s share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide peaked at 9% in May 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for API mocking platforms worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Beeceptor overtook Mockoon to rank 3rd among API mocking platforms worldwide, with 12.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, WireMock gained share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide, from 26.1% to 27.8%.

In September 2026, Mockoon lost share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide, from 14.2% to 12.4%.

In September 2026, Postman lost share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide, from 41.4% to 40.2%.

MockServer’s share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.8% to 6.7% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Stoplight worldwide fell 56.3% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 210 in September 2026.
How are MockServer’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MockServer’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.
- mockserver
Do you work for MockServer? To request corrections or removal please contact us via our support page and we will be happy to assist.

Is MockServer your brand?
Put your own campaigns, spend and outcomes next to this demand line, so you can see which of your marketing lined up with the movements above.