Mockey vs Placeit:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Placeit had more branded searches than Mockey among mockup generators worldwide. Placeit had about 40,500 branded searches, while Mockey had 13,200. Placeit made up 19.1% of all mockup generator searches we track, and Mockey accounted for 6.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mockup generators, Placeit appeared in all five answers and Mockey in three. Placeit was mentioned before Mockey in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Placeit, about 3 searches for every 1 for Mockey
Who does AI mention more?
Placeit, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Placeit, named ahead of Mockey in 3 of 5 answers
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Top mockup generators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Placeit appeared in all five answers. Mockey was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Placeit was listed before Mockey in three out of five 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.
- 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.
Is Mockey or Placeit more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mockey and Placeit 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 Placeit, Mockey. 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% |
How has the Mockey and Placeit comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Placeit was ahead of Mockey in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mockey’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide moved from 7.5% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 28K to 13.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Placeit’s share of searches among mockup generators worldwide moved from 29.5% to 19.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for mockup generators worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Placeit lost share of searches among mockup generators worldwide, from 22.3% to 19.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mockey worldwide fell 52.9% over 12 measured months, from 28K to 13.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mockey’s and Placeit’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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