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Google's Gemini is losing market share to ChatGPT and Claude according to new market data
Recent data from Pangram shows that Google's Gemini AI model has seen its market share collapse from 12% to 1.9%, primarily as users shift towards competitors like ChatGPT and Claude, which now command a significant share. OpenAI's ChatGPT has consistently held over 50% of the market since tracking began, while Anthropic's Claude has grown its share from 4.3% to 14.9%. This shift is mirrored by a slight decline in Google's overall web market share, indicating a troubling trend for Gemini's adoption and effectiveness.
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Published 12 Aug 2026, 16:10 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Gemini's market share dropped from 12% to 1.9% in July 2026.
- ChatGPT maintains a dominant market presence with over 50% share.
- Claude's market presence increased significantly in higher education sectors.
- Google reports one billion monthly Gemini App users, but engagement is questionable.
- Recent leadership changes at Google DeepMind correlate with Gemini's performance drop.
Interesting facts
- Gemini's collapse in market share is particularly noted in technical and scientific writing tasks.
- Similarweb's data reflects a broader decline in Google's website market share, dropping from 27% to 26.8%.