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Google's Gemini nears billion-user milestone
Google's Gemini AI assistant is rapidly approaching 1 billion users, having reached over 950 million monthly active users in Q2 2026. This reflects a threefold increase in user base since last year, driven by features like Gemini Spark and Daily Brief. Compared to OpenAI's ChatGPT, which recently crossed the billion mark, Gemini is establishing itself as a formidable competitor in the AI assistant market.
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Published 23 Jul 2026, 16:40 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Gemini reached over 950 million monthly active users.
- User base tripled from last year, signaling strong growth.
- New features like Daily Brief and Gemini Spark are boosting user engagement.
- Gemini's market share among AI assistants rose to 27.7%.
- Google's search features are also seeing an uptick due to AI integration.
Interesting facts
- Gemini app has been downloaded over 137 million times on iOS in the last 12 months.
- For the first time, ChatGPT's market share fell below 50%.
- Google's Q&A AI mode surpassed 1 billion users, contributing to search query increases.