Mockup generators:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Pacdora was the most searched mockup generator worldwide, accounting for 63.8% of all searches among the seven generators we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Placeit showed up in every answer. Placeit was recommended most often, coming first in two out of five responses.
PacdoraShare of searches 63.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PlaceitShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MockeyShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Yellow ImagesShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Artboard StudioShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top mockup generators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Placeit appeared every time. Placeit was recommended most often, coming first in two out of five answers. Artboard Studio was second, and Mockey was third. Yellow Images, which ranked fourth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
- Placeit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Artboard Studio4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mockey3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Pacdora2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mediamodifier1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mockuuups Studio1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Yellow Images0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mockup generator should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mockup generators?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mockup generator for product and packaging designs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mockup generator”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“free mockup generator”
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 22, 2026.
Which mockup generators do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each mockup generator by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven mockup generators we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pacdora, Placeit, Mockey, Yellow Images. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pacdora | Placeit | Mockey | Yellow Images | Artboard Studio | Mediamodifier | Mockuuups Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.9% | 29.5% | 7.5% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 54% | 29.5% | 7.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 49% | 32.8% | 9% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.3% | 30.3% | 5.5% | 5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.2% | 29.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.8% | 29.5% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 58.3% | 26.2% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 25.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.2% | 26.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.8% | 22.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.8% | 19.1% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.8% | 135K | 0% | +3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.1% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.2% | 13.2K | -10.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.7% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.7% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Pacdora63.8%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
2.
Placeit19.1%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
3.
Mockey6.2%
Held 3rd. 13.2K estimated branded searches, -10.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.7%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.7%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.7%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.7%
Held 7th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among mockup generators worldwide?
7 brands
In September 2026, Pacdora was the most searched among mockup generators worldwide, with an estimated 135K branded searches, 63.8% of all searches for the seven we track. Placeit is in 2nd place, 44.7 percentage points behind at 19.1%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacdora | 53.9% → 63.8% | 63.8%Sep 2026 | 49%Dec 2025 | 1st |
| Placeit | 29.5% → 19.1% | 33.9%Jan 2026 | 19.1%Sep 2026 | 2nd |
| Mockey | 7.5% → 6.2% | 9%Dec 2025 | 5.5%Feb 2026 | 3rd |
| Yellow Images | 4% → 5.7% | 5.7%Sep 2026 | 4%Oct 2025 | 4th |
| Artboard Studio | 1.4% → 1.7% | 1.7%Sep 2026 | 1.2%Feb 2026 | 6th → 5th |
| Mediamodifier | 2.2% → 1.7% | 2.2%Oct 2025 | 1.2%Apr 2026 | 5th → 6th |
| Mockuuups Studio | 1.4% → 1.7% | 1.8%Nov 2025 | 1.4%Oct 2025 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pacdora’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide increased from 53.9% to 63.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Placeit’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide decreased from 29.5% to 19.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mockey’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide decreased from 7.5% to 6.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yellow Images’ share of searches among mockup generators worldwide increased from 4% to 5.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pacdora’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide peaked at 63.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 49% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Placeit’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide peaked at 33.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 19.1% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mockey’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide peaked at 9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 5.5% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Artboard Studio rose from 6th to 5th among mockup generators worldwide.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mediamodifier fell from 5th to 6th among mockup generators worldwide.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mockuuups Studio held steady: its share of searches among mockup generators worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for mockup generators worldwide in September 2026?
7 changes
In September 2026, Pacdora gained share of searches among mockup generators worldwide, from 60.8% to 63.8%.
In September 2026, Placeit lost share of searches among mockup generators worldwide, from 22.3% to 19.1%.
Yellow Images’ share of searches among mockup generators worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.2% to 5.7% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mediamodifier worldwide fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 3.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mockey worldwide fell 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 28K to 13.2K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Artboard Studio worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mockuuups Studio worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
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