Geoapify vs Mapbox:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Mapbox had more branded searches than Geoapify among geolocation APIs worldwide. Mapbox had about 135,000 branded searches, while Geoapify had 12,100. Mapbox made up 28.5% of all geolocation API searches we track, and Geoapify accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about geolocation APIs, Mapbox appeared in three of the five answers and Geoapify in two. Mapbox was mentioned before Geoapify in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Mapbox, about 11 searches for every 1 for Geoapify
Who does AI mention more?
Mapbox, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Geoapify in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Mapbox, named ahead of Geoapify in 2 of 3 answers
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Top geolocation APIs in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mapbox was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Geoapify was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mapbox was listed before Geoapify in two out of three answers.
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.
- Mapbox3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Google Maps Platform3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
HERE Technologies2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Geoapify2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TomTom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
App Radar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about geolocation APIs
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which geolocation API should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best geolocation APIs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best geolocation API for maps and location?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“geolocation api”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“address lookup api”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Geoapify or Mapbox more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Geoapify and Mapbox by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six geolocation APIs we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Mapbox, Geoapify. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TomTom | Mapbox | Google Maps Platform | HERE Technologies | Geoapify | App Radar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.4% | 26.5% | 20.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.87% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.8% | 27.3% | 18% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.2% | 30.3% | 19.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 32.1% | 14.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 28.8% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 52.9% | 29% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.78% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 27.9% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.92% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.9% | 12.6% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.93% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 52% | 28.5% | 13% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.76% |
How has the Geoapify and Mapbox comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mapbox was ahead of Geoapify in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Geoapify’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 1.3% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mapbox’s share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide moved from 26.5% to 28.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for geolocation APIs worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Mapbox gained share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 25.3% to 28.5%.
In September 2026, Geoapify gained share of searches among geolocation APIs worldwide, from 1.9% to 2.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Geoapify’s and Mapbox’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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