Google Gemini crossed 750 million monthly active users in February 2026, according to Alphabet’s Q4 2025 earnings report. That figure was 650 million just one quarter earlier and roughly 450 million at the start of 2025. The growth rate outpaced every other AI chatbot in the same period. Gemini now trails ChatGPT (estimated at 810 million MAUs) by a shrinking margin, while Google Search itself processes over 8.5 billion queries daily with AI Overviews reaching 2 billion users each month.
Google Gemini Statistics: Key Numbers for 2026
- Google Gemini has 750 million monthly active users as of February 2026 (Alphabet Q4 2025 earnings).
- Daily active users exceeded 35 million by early 2025, with usage growing over 50% quarter-over-quarter.
- AI Overviews, powered by Gemini, reach 2 billion monthly users inside Google Search.
- Alphabet reported $400 billion in annual revenue for 2025, with Google Cloud revenue jumping 48% year-over-year.
- Gemini models process over 10 billion tokens per minute via direct API use by enterprise customers.
Google Gemini User Growth Over Time
Gemini’s user base nearly doubled across 2025. A court filing in April revealed 350 million monthly active users. By Q3 2025, Google disclosed 650 million. The Q4 earnings call on February 4, 2026 confirmed 750 million — a 100 million jump in roughly three months.
CEO Sundar Pichai attributed the acceleration to the Gemini 3 launch and deeper integration across Google products. The chatbot now sits inside Search, Chrome, Workspace, YouTube, and Android devices. Over 120,000 enterprises use Gemini, including Salesforce, Airbus, and Shopify. Apple also announced plans to use Gemini to power the new Siri.
Google Gemini Market Share in the AI Chatbot Space
ChatGPT still dominates with an estimated 81.37% of the AI chatbot market between October 2024 and October 2025, according to data tracked by SecondTalent. Perplexity holds 11.12%, Microsoft Copilot sits at 3.46%, and Google Gemini accounted for 3.01%.
A separate analysis from FatJoe showed Gemini’s market share climbing to 22% by early 2026, up from 13.3% just three months prior. The discrepancy between sources reflects different measurement methods — some track web traffic share, while others measure active usage across devices. In India, Gemini holds 52% of AI app download share, making it the clear leader in that market.
Google Gemini Website Traffic and Engagement
Gemini’s web platform recorded 1.18 billion total visits in October 2025, split between 813.2 million desktop visits and 368.8 million on mobile. Unique visitors reached 206.4 million that month — a 69% increase from August 2025.
Session data shows users spend an average of 7 minutes and 8 seconds per visit, with 4.52 pages viewed per session. Both figures beat ChatGPT (6 minutes 25 seconds, 3.84 pages) and Claude (5 minutes 59 seconds, 3.93 pages) on the same metrics. The bounce rate held steady at 28.96%, lower than ChatGPT’s 31.18%.
| Metric | Google Gemini | ChatGPT | Claude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Visits (Oct 2025) | 1.18B | 6.2B | 197M |
| Avg. Visit Duration | 7m 8s | 6m 25s | 5m 59s |
| Pages per Visit | 4.52 | 3.84 | 3.93 |
| Bounce Rate | 28.96% | 31.18% | 29.46% |
Direct traffic accounts for 76% of Gemini’s visits. Organic search drives 13.55%. Among social referrals, YouTube sends 62.69% of social traffic to the platform, followed by Facebook at 10.96%.
Google Gemini User Demographics
The 25-to-34 age group makes up the largest share of Gemini users at 29.66%, followed by 18-to-24 at roughly 25%. More than half of all Gemini users are under 35. The 35-to-44 group has been the fastest-growing segment over the past six months, though it still trails younger cohorts in absolute numbers.
Gender distribution leans 58% male, 42% female — consistent with broader AI usage patterns across the industry. A Harvard Business School study found women tend to avoid AI tools more frequently than men, largely due to trust and ethical concerns.
Google Gemini Traffic by Country
The United States generates 12.37% of Gemini’s traffic, followed by India (8.82%), Brazil (7.53%), Japan (6.55%), and Indonesia (6%). U.S. traffic to Gemini grew 59.73% in a single month in late 2025. South Korea saw a 53.86% traffic increase during the same period. India’s growth correlates with the June 2024 launch of Gemini’s multilingual mobile app.
Google Gemini App Downloads and Mobile Usage
Since launching in May 2024, the Gemini app has been downloaded over 180 million times across Google Play and the App Store. In November 2025 alone, it recorded 64.92 million app downloads globally according to Statista. On Google Play, total installs crossed 500 million by late 2025.
Mobile traffic to Gemini’s web platform grew rapidly through the second half of 2025. Mobile visits jumped from 190.3 million in August to 393.6 million in September 2025 — a 106.8% increase. Desktop still handles the majority of web traffic at 71.27%, but mobile’s share is climbing. The Chromebook ecosystem has also integrated Gemini directly into ChromeOS 134, replacing Google Assistant with a text-based AI interface.
How People Use Google Gemini
According to usage surveys, 40% of Gemini users turn to the platform for research and information gathering. Creative tasks like writing, story generation, and image creation account for 30%. Productivity and work-related tasks make up 20%, while entertainment (games, music, video search) covers the remaining 10%.
Enterprise adoption adds another dimension. Google reported that enterprise users spend an average of 105 minutes per week with Gemini tools. Google Meet’s Gemini-powered feature auto-summarizes 78% of business meetings. In the first half of 2025, Google clients used Gemini’s generative AI to edit over 1.4 billion Google Docs files. About 14.5 million students access Gemini through Google for Education programs.
Google Gemini API and Developer Adoption
Developer interest has tracked upward alongside consumer growth. Total API volume reached 85 billion requests in January 2026, up from 35 billion in March 2025 — a 142% increase. Active API users grew from 1.1 million to 2.4 million over the same period, a 118% jump. Sundar Pichai noted that 1.5 million developers have used Gemini models to build tools and applications.
Gemini models now process over 10 billion tokens per minute for API customers. The Gemini 2.5 Flash model generates text at over 250 tokens per second, making it one of the fastest large language models available. Long-context performance holds at 87% accuracy at 128K tokens and 69.8% at 1 million tokens.
Google Gemini Revenue and Infrastructure Investment
Google doesn’t break out Gemini-specific revenue. But the numbers around it tell the story. Alphabet topped $400 billion in annual revenue for 2025, with Q4 revenue alone exceeding $113 billion. Google Cloud revenue jumped 48% year-over-year. Nearly 75% of Google Cloud customers now use the company’s AI tools.
Google reduced the cost of serving Gemini responses by 78% over the course of 2025. According to Morgan Stanley, Google spends approximately $1.2 billion for every 10% of queries that include 50-word AI-generated responses. The estimated cost per Gemini query is $0.003. For 2026, Alphabet plans to spend up to $185 billion on infrastructure, including new Ironwood TPU chips designed to compete with Nvidia.
Google Gemini Model Timeline
Google released several model updates through 2025 and into 2026. Here’s the sequence:
| Date | Model Release |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | Gemini 2.0 Flash became default model |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Gemini 2.0 Pro launched |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental (stronger reasoning and coding) |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Gemini 2.5 Flash preview (hybrid speed/thinking approach) |
| May 20, 2025 | Gemini 2.5 Flash became default; 2.5 Pro with Deep Think released |
| Late 2025 | Gemini 3 launched |
Gemini 2.5 Pro scored 74.2% on LiveCodeBench, more than double the previous version’s result. The 2.5 Flash model can maintain strong performance at 128K token context windows while generating output at over 250 tokens per second. Gemini is available in 150+ countries and supports 40 languages, with the app accessible in 249 countries by end of 2025.
FAQ
How many users does Google Gemini have in 2026?
Google Gemini has 750 million monthly active users as of February 2026, based on Alphabet’s Q4 2025 earnings report. Daily active users crossed 35 million in early 2025.
Is Google Gemini bigger than ChatGPT?
Not yet. ChatGPT had an estimated 810 million monthly active users in late 2025. Gemini sits at 750 million and is closing the gap. Meta AI leads both with 1 billion monthly users.
How much revenue does Google Gemini generate?
Google does not disclose Gemini-specific revenue. Alphabet reported $400 billion in total 2025 revenue, with Google Cloud growing 48% year-over-year.
What is Google Gemini’s market share?
Gemini held a 3.01% share of AI chatbot web traffic from October 2024 to October 2025. A separate tracker showed it reaching 22% market share by early 2026, depending on measurement method.
Who uses Google Gemini the most?
Users aged 25 to 34 make up the largest group at 29.66%. About 58% of users are male. The United States, India, and Brazil generate the most traffic. Research is the top use case at 40%.
