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Docusaurus vs GitBook:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Docusaurus had more branded searches than GitBook among developer documentation platforms worldwide. Docusaurus had about 22,200 branded searches, while GitBook had 3,600. Docusaurus made up 44% of all developer documentation platform searches we track, and GitBook accounted for 7.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about developer documentation platforms, GitBook appeared in all five answers and Docusaurus in four. GitBook was mentioned before Docusaurus in four out of five answers.

Among developer documentation platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Docusaurus, about 6 searches for every 1 for GitBook

Docusaurus 22.2K searchesGitBook 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

GitBook, mentioned in every answer we collected

GitBook in 5 of 5Docusaurus in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

GitBook, named ahead of Docusaurus in 4 of 5 answers

GitBook first in 4Docusaurus first in 1

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Top developer documentation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GitBook appeared in all five answers. Docusaurus was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GitBook was listed before Docusaurus in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Mintlify1st
  2. ReadMe2nd
  3. GitBook3rd
  4. Docusaurus4th
  5. Fern5th
  6. Read the Docs–
  7. Slate–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Mintlify5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • GitBook5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ReadMe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Docusaurus4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fern2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Read the Docs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Slate0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 20, 2026.

Is Docusaurus or GitBook more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Docusaurus and GitBook by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven developer documentation platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Docusaurus and GitBook among developer documentation platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Docusaurus, GitBook. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDocusaurusMintlifyRead the DocsGitBookReadMeFernSlate
Oct 202548.9%32.7%9.8%6.5%1.3%0.59%0.17%
Nov 202552.1%28.6%10.4%6.9%1.1%0.59%0.22%
Dec 202549.6%33.2%9.9%5.4%1%0.69%0.13%
Jan 202647.8%32%11.7%6.4%1.1%0.82%0.17%
Feb 202642.6%34.9%12.7%6.9%1.6%0.94%0.17%
Mar 202643.9%35.9%10.7%7.2%1.3%0.8%0.19%
Apr 202642.1%42.1%8.4%5.6%1.1%0.67%0.11%
May 202643.9%36%10.7%7.1%1.2%0.94%0.15%
Jun 202647.8%39%6.4%5.2%0.94%0.61%0.11%
Jul 202641.6%41.6%8.3%6.8%1%0.64%0.14%
Aug 202646.6%38.1%7.6%6.2%0.73%0.66%0.1%
Sep 202644%35.9%10.7%7.1%1.2%0.85%0.14%

How has the Docusaurus and GitBook comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for developer documentation platforms worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, GitBook gained share of searches among developer documentation platforms worldwide, from 6.2% to 7.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Docusaurus lost share of searches among developer documentation platforms worldwide, from 46.6% to 44%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Docusaurus’ and GitBook’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.

Docusaurus

1 branded search term

  • docusaurus

GitBook

1 branded search term

  • git book

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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