ReadMe vs Stoplight:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Stoplight had more branded searches than ReadMe among API documentation platforms in New Zealand. Stoplight had about 210 branded searches, while ReadMe had 170. Stoplight made up 42.9% of all API documentation platform searches we track, and ReadMe accounted for 34.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API documentation platforms, ReadMe appeared in all five answers and Stoplight in three. ReadMe was mentioned before Stoplight in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Stoplight, about 24% more searches than ReadMe
Who does AI mention more?
ReadMe, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
ReadMe, named ahead of Stoplight in 4 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, ReadMe appeared in all five answers. Stoplight was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ReadMe was listed before Stoplight in four 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.
- 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 Stoplight more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ReadMe and Stoplight 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 Stoplight, ReadMe. 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 Stoplight changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stoplight was ahead of ReadMe 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, Stoplight’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand moved from 53.8% to 42.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 210.
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, Stoplight lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 51.5% to 42.9%.
How are ReadMe’s and Stoplight’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ReadMe’s and Stoplight’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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