Gatsby vs Next.js:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gatsby and Next.js were level in searches among static site generators worldwide, with an estimated 301K branded searches each, at 42.4% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about static site generators, Next.js appeared in all five answers and Gatsby in one. Next.js was mentioned before Gatsby in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Gatsby and Next.js are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Next.js, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Next.js, named ahead of Gatsby in every answer
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Top static site generators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Next.js appeared in all five answers. Gatsby was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Next.js was listed before Gatsby in every answer.
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.
- Next.js5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Eleventy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Astro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hugo5 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
Jekyll3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gatsby1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which static site generator should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best static site generators?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best static site generator for static websites?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“static site generators”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“static website builder”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Gatsby or Next.js more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gatsby and Next.js by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven static site generators we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Gatsby, Next.js. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gatsby | Next.js | Eleventy | Jekyll | Docusaurus | Astro | Hugo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.9% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.58% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.7% | 43.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.64% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.1% | 49% | 3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.59% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.9% | 47.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.4% | 43.4% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.3% | 48.1% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.1% | 43.1% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 43.4% | 43.4% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.6% | 47.2% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 43% | 43% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.7% | 42.7% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.4% | 42.4% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.05% |
How has the Gatsby and Next.js comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gatsby was ahead of Next.js in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gatsby’s share of searches among static site generators worldwide moved from 39.9% to 42.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Next.js’ share of searches among static site generators worldwide moved from 48.7% to 42.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 550K to 301K.
How did search popularity change for static site generators worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Next.js’ share of searches among static site generators worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 47.2% to 42.4% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gatsby worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 301K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gatsby’s and Next.js’ 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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