Mockoon vs WireMock:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, WireMock had more branded searches than Mockoon among API mocking platforms worldwide. WireMock had about 12,100 branded searches, while Mockoon had 5,400. WireMock made up 27.8% of all API mocking platform searches we track, and Mockoon accounted for 12.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API mocking platforms, both Mockoon and WireMock appeared in all five answers. Mockoon was mentioned before WireMock in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
WireMock, about 2 searches for every 1 for Mockoon
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Mockoon, named ahead of WireMock in 3 of 5 answers
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Top API mocking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Mockoon and WireMock showed up in all five answers. Mockoon was listed before WireMock in three of them.
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
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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.
Is Mockoon or WireMock more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mockoon and WireMock by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six API mocking platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for WireMock, Mockoon. 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% |
How has the Mockoon and WireMock comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WireMock was ahead of Mockoon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mockoon’s share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide moved from 15.2% to 12.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WireMock’s share of searches among API mocking platforms worldwide moved from 22.7% to 27.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for API mocking platforms worldwide in September 2026?
3 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%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mockoon’s and WireMock’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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