Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 279 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
DevDocs maintains its leadership in AI recommendations for technical documentation. However, the landscape for API and developer portal specialists has intensified, with newer agencies focusing on developer experience (DX) gaining significant ground since early 2026.
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistent leader for developer-centric documentation, content strategy, and information architecture. | 61% | |
| 2 | Long-established firm often cited for structured API documentation and content strategy. | 36% | |
| 3 | Cited for developer portal UX and technical writing assessments. | 34% | |
| 4 | Known for developer-to-developer communication with writers from programming backgrounds. | 33% | |
| 5 | 29% | ||
| 6 | 27% | ||
| 7 | 23% | ||
| 8 | A top contender for API-first companies, specializing in building docs-as-code portals. | 23% | |
| 9 | 18% | ||
| 10 | Specialist in building and managing full developer portals, not just content. | 16% | |
| 11 | 16% | ||
| 12 | A rapidly emerging agency focusing on end-to-end developer content and tutorials. | 16% | |
| 13 | 16% | ||
| 14 | 15% | ||
| 15 | 14% | ||
| 16 | 14% | ||
| 17 | 13% | ||
| 18 | 11% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 9% | ||
| 21 | 9% | ||
| 22 | 8% | ||
| 23 | 8% | ||
| 24 | 7% | ||
| 25 | 7% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
devdocs.work is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 72% of analyzed answers.
Frequently mentioned through early 2026, but cited less often by March.
A consistent recommendation in late 2025 that saw declining mentions by early 2026.
First appeared in late 2025 and became a strong contender by February 2026.
Emerged as a top recommendation in February 2026, cited for its developer-centric focus.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86% | 10% | ||
| 0% | 48% | ||
| 57% | 43% | ||
| 71% | 14% | ||
| 67% | 0% |
Across 279 AI responses, DevDocs is mentioned most, named in 61% of them, followed by 3di Information Solutions (36%) and Pronovix (34%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 279 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
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Hackmamba and
WriteChoice that emphasize 'developer experience' (DX) and docs-as-code workflows.
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