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title: "API documentation platforms in New Zealand: Which are most popular?"
description: "Compare services and tools used to publish and maintain API documentation. Share of Search among Stoplight, ReadMe, Mintlify, Redocly and Scalar, the API documentation platforms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-api-documentation-platforms"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# API documentation platforms in New Zealand: Which are most popular?

Compare services and tools used to publish and maintain API documentation. Share of Search among Stoplight, ReadMe, Mintlify, Redocly and Scalar, the API documentation platforms Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: API documentation platforms
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Oct 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Stoplight, 42.9%

## Which brand is most popular in search among API documentation platforms in New Zealand?

- In October 2026, Stoplight was the most searched among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 210 branded searches, 42.9% of all searches for the five tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index.
- ReadMe is in 2nd place, 8.2 percentage points behind at 34.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Stoplight’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand decreased from 53.8% to 42.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ReadMe’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand increased from 23.1% to 34.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mintlify’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand increased from 12.8% to 14.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Redocly’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand decreased from 7.7% to 6.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scalar’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand decreased from 2.6% to 2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Stoplight’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 58.3% in February 2026 and was lowest at 42.9% in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ReadMe’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 34.7% in October 2026 and was lowest at 13.5% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mintlify’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 23.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 11.1% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Redocly’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand peaked at 12.2% in March 2026 and was lowest at 5.3% in July 2026.

## Top API documentation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ReadMe and Scalar appeared every time. Mintlify was recommended most often, coming first in three out of five answers. ReadMe was second, and Redocly was third.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mintlify | 1st | 3 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| ReadMe | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Redocly | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Scalar | 4th | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Stoplight | 5th | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about API documentation platforms

- Asked ChatGPT "Which API documentation platform should I use in New Zealand?": 1. Mintlify, 2. Scalar, 3. ReadMe, 4. Redocly
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best API documentation platforms in New Zealand?": 1. Mintlify, 2. ReadMe, 3. Redocly, 4. Stoplight, 5. Scalar
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best API documentation platform in New Zealand for API docs publishing?": 1. ReadMe, 2. Redocly, 3. Mintlify, 4. Scalar, 5. Stoplight
- Searched Google, AI Overview "api docs tool": 1. Redocly, 2. Scalar, 3. ReadMe
- Searched Google, AI Overview "api documentation software": 1. Mintlify, 2. Stoplight, 3. Scalar, 4. ReadMe

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Stoplight vs ReadMe: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/readme-vs-stoplight): 42.9% against 34.7% Share of Search.
- [Stoplight vs Mintlify: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/mintlify-vs-stoplight): 42.9% against 14.3% Share of Search.
- [Stoplight vs Redocly: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/redocly-vs-stoplight): 42.9% against 6.1% Share of Search.
- [Stoplight vs Scalar: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/scalar-api-vs-stoplight): 42.9% against 2% Share of Search.
- [ReadMe vs Mintlify: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/mintlify-vs-readme): 34.7% against 14.3% Share of Search.
- [ReadMe vs Redocly: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/readme-vs-redocly): 34.7% against 6.1% Share of Search.
- [ReadMe vs Scalar: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/readme-vs-scalar-api): 34.7% against 2% Share of Search.
- [Mintlify vs Redocly: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/mintlify-vs-redocly): 14.3% against 6.1% Share of Search.
- [Mintlify vs Scalar: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/mintlify-vs-scalar-api): 14.3% against 2% Share of Search.
- [Redocly vs Scalar: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/redocly-vs-scalar-api): 6.1% against 2% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand API documentation platforms in October 2026?

- In October 2026, ReadMe gained share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 21.2% to 34.7%.
- In October 2026, Stoplight lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 51.5% to 42.9%.
- In October 2026, Redocly lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 9.1% to 6.1%.
- In October 2026, Scalar lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 3% to 2%.
- In October 2026, Mintlify lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 15.2% to 14.3%.

## Which API documentation platforms do people search for most?

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Stoplight | 42.9% | 210 | +23.5% | Stoplight |
| 2 | ReadMe | 34.7% | 170 | +142.9% | ReadMe |
| 3 | Mintlify | 14.3% | 70 | +40.0% | Mintlify |
| 4 | Redocly | 6.1% | 30 | 0.0% | Redocly |
| 5 | Scalar | 2% | 10 | 0.0% | Scalar |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nov 2025 | Stoplight | 210 | 53.8% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | ReadMe | 90 | 23.1% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Mintlify | 50 | 12.8% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Redocly | 30 | 7.7% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Scalar | 10 | 2.6% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Stoplight | 170 | 43.6% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Mintlify | 90 | 23.1% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | ReadMe | 90 | 23.1% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Redocly | 30 | 7.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Scalar | 10 | 2.6% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Stoplight | 170 | 47.2% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | ReadMe | 90 | 25% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Mintlify | 70 | 19.4% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Redocly | 20 | 5.6% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.8% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 58.3% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | ReadMe | 70 | 19.4% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Mintlify | 40 | 11.1% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Redocly | 30 | 8.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.8% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 51.2% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Mintlify | 70 | 17.1% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | ReadMe | 70 | 17.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Redocly | 50 | 12.2% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 56.8% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Mintlify | 70 | 18.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | ReadMe | 50 | 13.5% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Redocly | 30 | 8.1% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.7% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 56.8% | 1 |
| May 2026 | ReadMe | 70 | 18.9% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Mintlify | 50 | 13.5% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Redocly | 30 | 8.1% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.7% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 48.8% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Mintlify | 90 | 20.9% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | ReadMe | 90 | 20.9% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Redocly | 30 | 7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.3% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 55.3% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Mintlify | 70 | 18.4% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | ReadMe | 70 | 18.4% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Redocly | 20 | 5.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.6% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 50% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Mintlify | 90 | 21.4% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | ReadMe | 70 | 16.7% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Redocly | 40 | 9.5% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2.4% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Stoplight | 170 | 51.5% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | ReadMe | 70 | 21.2% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Mintlify | 50 | 15.2% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Redocly | 30 | 9.1% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 3% | 5 |
| Oct 2026 | Stoplight | 210 | 42.9% | 1 |
| Oct 2026 | ReadMe | 170 | 34.7% | 2 |
| Oct 2026 | Mintlify | 70 | 14.3% | 3 |
| Oct 2026 | Redocly | 30 | 6.1% | 4 |
| Oct 2026 | Scalar | 10 | 2% | 5 |

## How are branded searches counted for API documentation platforms?

- **Mintlify**: Measured on the search term “mintlify”.
- **ReadMe**: Measured on the search term “readme”.
- **Redocly**: Measured on the search term “redocly”.
- **Scalar**: Measured on the search term “scalar api”.
- **Stoplight**: Measured on the search term “stoplight”.

- [Mintlify](/demand/nz/brands/mintlify)
- [ReadMe](/demand/nz/brands/readme)
- [Redocly](/demand/nz/brands/redocly)
- [Scalar](/demand/nz/brands/scalar-api)
- [Stoplight](/demand/nz/brands/stoplight)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among API documentation platforms in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Stoplight was the most searched among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, with an estimated 210 branded searches, 42.9% of all searches for the five tracked by the Brandwave Brand Demand Index.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "API documentation platforms in New Zealand: Which are most popular?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-api-documentation-platforms

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