ReadMe vs Scalar:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, ReadMe had more branded searches than Scalar among API documentation platforms in New Zealand. ReadMe had about 170 branded searches, while Scalar had 10. ReadMe made up 34.7% of all API documentation platform searches we track, and Scalar accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API documentation platforms, both ReadMe and Scalar appeared in all five answers. Scalar was mentioned before ReadMe in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
ReadMe, about 17 searches for every 1 for Scalar
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Scalar, named ahead of ReadMe in 3 of 5 answers
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Top API documentation platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both ReadMe and Scalar showed up in all five answers. Scalar was listed before ReadMe in three of them.
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.
- ReadMe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Scalar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mintlify4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Redocly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stoplight3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which API documentation platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best API documentation platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best API documentation platform in New Zealand for API docs publishing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api docs tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api documentation software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is ReadMe or Scalar more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ReadMe and Scalar by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five API documentation platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for ReadMe, Scalar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stoplight | ReadMe | Mintlify | Redocly | Scalar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 53.8% | 23.1% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.6% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 25% | 19.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.3% | 19.4% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.2% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 12.2% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.8% | 13.5% | 18.9% | 8.1% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 56.8% | 18.9% | 13.5% | 8.1% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.8% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 7% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.3% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 50% | 16.7% | 21.4% | 9.5% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.5% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 9.1% | 3% |
| Oct 2026 | 42.9% | 34.7% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 2% |
How has branded search for ReadMe and Scalar changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ReadMe was ahead of Scalar in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ReadMe’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand moved from 23.1% to 34.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scalar’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand moved from 2.6% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand API documentation platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, ReadMe gained share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 21.2% to 34.7%.
In October 2026, Scalar lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 3% to 2%.
How are ReadMe’s and Scalar’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ReadMe’s and Scalar’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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