Mintlify vs Redocly:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Mintlify had more branded searches than Redocly among API documentation platforms in New Zealand. Mintlify had about 70 branded searches, while Redocly had 30. Mintlify made up 14.3% of all API documentation platform searches we track, and Redocly accounted for 6.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about API documentation platforms, Mintlify and Redocly each appeared in four of the five answers. Mintlify was mentioned before Redocly in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Mintlify, about 2 searches for every 1 for Redocly
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Mintlify, named ahead of Redocly 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, Mintlify and Redocly were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mintlify was listed before Redocly in three 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 Mintlify or Redocly more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mintlify and Redocly 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 Mintlify, Redocly. 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 Mintlify and Redocly changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mintlify was ahead of Redocly in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mintlify’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand moved from 12.8% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Redocly’s share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand moved from 7.7% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand API documentation platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Redocly lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 9.1% to 6.1%.
In October 2026, Mintlify lost share of searches among API documentation platforms in New Zealand, from 15.2% to 14.3%.
How are Mintlify’s and Redocly’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mintlify’s and Redocly’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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