API testing tools in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Postman was the most searched API testing tool in New Zealand, accounting for 54.4% of all searches among the five tools we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Postman and Bruno showed up in every answer. Postman was recommended most often, coming first in every response.
PostmanShare of searches 54.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
HoppscotchShare of searches 41.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SoapUIShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
InsomniaShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BrunoShare of searches 0.63%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top API testing tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Postman and Bruno appeared every time. Postman was recommended most often, coming first in every answer. Bruno was second, and Insomnia was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Postman1st
- Bruno2nd
- Insomnia3rd
- SoapUI4th
- Hoppscotch5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Postman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bruno5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Insomnia4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hoppscotch3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SoapUI2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which API testing tool should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best API testing tools in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best API testing tool in New Zealand for API debugging?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best api testing tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“api testing software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which API testing tools do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each API testing tool by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five API testing tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Postman, Hoppscotch, SoapUI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Postman | Hoppscotch | SoapUI | Insomnia | Bruno |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.3% | 36.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.8% | 32% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.6% | 46.9% | 2.1% | 0.88% | 0.59% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.1% | 35.3% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.4% | 31.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.63% |
| Mar 2026 | 63% | 31.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.97% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.7% | 37.4% | 2% | 2.3% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 53.9% | 41.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.52% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.1% | 31.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.6% | 34.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.1% | 37.8% | 2% | 0.86% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.4% | 41.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.63% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.4% | 1.7K | -16.1% | -4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 41.5% | 1.3K | 0% | +3.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.2% | 70 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.3% | 40 | +33.3% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.63% | 20 | +100% | +0.3 points |
1.
Postman54.4%
Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -16.1% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
41.5%
Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
3.
SoapUI2.2%
Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Insomnia1.3%
Held 4th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
Bruno0.63%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among API testing tools in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Postman was the most searched among API testing tools in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.7K branded searches, 54.4% of all searches for the five we track. Hoppscotch is in 2nd place, 13 percentage points behind at 41.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postman | 59.3% → 54.4% | 64.1%Jun 2026 | 49.6%Dec 2025 | 1st |
| Hoppscotch | 36.6% → 41.5% | 46.9%Dec 2025 | 31.3%Feb 2026 | 2nd |
| SoapUI | 2.5% → 2.2% | 3.1%Jul 2026 | 2%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
| Insomnia | 1.4% → 1.3% | 2.3%Apr 2026 | 0.86%Aug 2026 | 4th |
| Bruno | 0.23% → 0.63% | 0.97%Mar 2026 | 0.23%Oct 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Postman’s share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand decreased from 59.3% to 54.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hoppscotch’s share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand increased from 36.6% to 41.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Postman’s share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand peaked at 64.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 49.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hoppscotch’s share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand peaked at 46.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 31.3% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SoapUI’s share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand peaked at 3.1% in July 2026 and was lowest at 2% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Insomnia’s share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand peaked at 2.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 0.86% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SoapUI, Insomnia and Bruno held steady: their share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand API testing tools in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Hoppscotch gained share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand, from 37.8% to 41.5%.
In September 2026, Postman lost share of searches among API testing tools in New Zealand, from 59.1% to 54.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bruno in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SoapUI in New Zealand fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Insomnia in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 60 to 40 in September 2026.
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