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Data as of Oct 16, 2026Based on 99 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Playwright and Cypress run neck and neck across browser testing queries, with both frameworks frequently cited for modern web applications. Selenium remains a frequent choice when teams cite legacy systems or broader browser support.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 7
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fast testing across modern browsers and complex single-page applications | fast testing across modern browsers and complex single-page applications | 100% |
| 2 | developer-friendly testing and real-time debugging for modern JavaScript applications | developer-friendly testing and real-time debugging for modern JavaScript applications | 98% |
| 3 | teams managing legacy systems and multiple programming language requirements | teams managing legacy systems and multiple programming language requirements | 94% |
| 4 | teams evaluating browser automation options alongside Selenium and Playwright | teams evaluating browser automation options alongside Selenium and Playwright | 31% |
| 5 | browser automation projects specifically targeting Chromium-based browsers | browser automation projects specifically targeting Chromium-based browsers | 14% |
| 6 | keyword-driven acceptance testing suited for manual testers starting automation | keyword-driven acceptance testing suited for manual testers starting automation | 11% |
| 7 | distributed test execution across different machines and browser environments | distributed test execution across different machines and browser environments | 8% |
| 8 | teams running test orchestration alongside Cypress web automation | teams running test orchestration alongside Cypress web automation | 7% |
| 9 | low-code teams wanting reduced test maintenance through AI-powered platforms | low-code teams wanting reduced test maintenance through AI-powered platforms | 7% |
| 10 | teams exploring alternatives to code-based test automation platforms | teams exploring alternatives to code-based test automation platforms | 5% |
| 11 | 4% | ||
| 12 | 4% | ||
| 13 | 4% | ||
| 14 | 4% | ||
| 15 | 3% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, WebdriverIOrising has become named regularly for QA engineers starting automation from scratch.
Week of Sep 21–27
Widest split: WebdriverIO, 41% on ChatGPT Search and 21% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playwright | 100% | 100% | |
| Cypress | 98% | 98% | |
| Selenium | 90% | 98% | |
| WebdriverIO | 41% | 21% | |
| Puppeteer | 20% | 8% | |
| Robot Framework | 10% | 13% | |
| Selenium Grid | 14% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Cypress Cloud | 4% | 10% | |
| Mabl | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 15% | |
| testRigor | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 10% |
32% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. stackoverflow.blog, youtube.com, medium.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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