How popular isRead the Docs in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 5.4K branded searches for Read the Docs worldwide which is down 33.3% over the last 11 months. Read the Docs holds 5.2% estimated Share of Search among developer documentation platforms worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
GitBook36.5%
Docusaurus31.9%Mintlify26.3%
Read the Docs5.2%
Slate0.07%
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Which developer documentation platforms compete with Read the Docs?
Share of Search by month for GitBook, Docusaurus, Mintlify, Read the Docs. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | GitBook | Docusaurus | Mintlify | Read the Docs | Slate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.6% | 28.5% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.8% | 32.1% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.7% | 31.1% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 28.1% | 18.9% | 6.9% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.7% | 28.4% | 23.3% | 8.5% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.3% | 30.8% | 25.3% | 7.5% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.2% | 29.8% | 30% | 5.9% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 36.2% | 30.8% | 25.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.4% | 32.5% | 26.7% | 4.3% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.7% | 27.7% | 27.9% | 5.5% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.5% | 31.9% | 26.3% | 5.2% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.5% | 37.9K | +0.05% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 31.9% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +4.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 26.3% | 27.3K | 0% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.2% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.07% | 70 | -22.2% | 0 points |
1.
GitBook36.5%
Held 1st. 37.9K estimated branded searches, +0.05% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
31.9%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
3.
26.3%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 27.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
5.2%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Slate0.07%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Read the Docs and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Read the Docs changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Read the Docs worldwide fell from 8.1K to 5.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Read the Docs’ estimated Share of Search among developer documentation platforms worldwide peaked at 8.5% in February 2026 and was lowest at 4.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for developer documentation platforms worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Docusaurus overtook Mintlify to rank 2nd among developer documentation platforms worldwide, at 31.9%.
In August 2026, GitBook lost estimated Share of Search among developer documentation platforms worldwide, from 38.7% to 36.5%.
In August 2026, Mintlify lost estimated Share of Search among developer documentation platforms worldwide, from 27.9% to 26.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Slate worldwide fell 50% over 11 measured months, from 140 to 70 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Read the Docs worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in August 2026.
How is Read the Docs measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Read the Docs’ 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.
1 branded search term
- read the docs
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