ChatGPT SearchSep 17, 2026
8th Wall — no longer the hosted platform; it became open source in 2026.
Part of Niantic
Data as of Oct 14, 2026Based on 6,857 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
8th Wall provides an open-source XR engine and toolset for building 3D and WebAR experiences that supports integration with web 3D frameworks like A-Frame, Three.js, Babylon.js, and PlayCanvas.
7%
of 6,857 answers across 8th Wall’s markets · since Jul 5
The market map
AR/VR Content Creation ToolsShare of answers in AR/VR Content Creation Tools each week · 707 answers since Jul 5
Each engine’s share of its own answers across 8th Wall’s markets · since Jul 5
Weeks of Aug 24 – Oct 11, 2026
Mentioned in
Where 8th Wall ranks in AI
Question: What are the best companies for immersive gaming experiences?
Google AI ModeJul 4, 2026
8th Wall : Specializes in web-based AR/VR, allowing developers to create cross-platform experiences without requiring app downloads.
Question: I need to build an AR experience for an e-commerce app. What's the best SDK for that?
ChatGPT SearchSep 9, 2026
8th Wall's open-source engine is still interesting for sophisticated WebAR
55% of analyzed statements about 8th Wall are positive.
Common descriptions
gold standard · open-source · robust · industry standard · excellent · industry leader
8thwall.com 1%Other sites 99%
Excerpts where 8th Wall appeared in the AI's answer
8th Wall — no longer the hosted platform; it became open source in 2026.
8th Wall's open-source engine is still interesting for sophisticated WebAR