MAU of AI

The MAU of AI in 2026

The race for AI users has a clear new milestone. Google Gemini has officially surpassed 750 million monthly active users, marking rapid growth in a crowded and competitive AI landscape. What makes this noteworthy is not just the number itself, but how quickly Gemini has scaled—up from roughly 650 million users just last quarter.

Key Highlights

Google Gemini’s growth pace is impressive, especially considering the diversity of players in the space. For comparison:

  • MetaAI reports nearly 500 million monthly users, reflecting strong traction but still behind Gemini’s adoption curve.
  • ChatGPT, one of the earliest mainstream AI chatbots, held an estimated 810 million monthly active users in late 2025.

These figures show that user attention in AI is not static. Gemini’s growth suggests that accessibility, integration across products, and consistent improvements are resonating with users at scale. The competition between large AI platforms is not only about capabilities but also about where and how users engage with these tools daily.

What this means for a marketer

From a marketing perspective, this update reinforces a key insight: audience distribution in AI is still highly fluid. Platforms that deliver real utility within existing user routines are gaining the largest user bases fastest. Gemini’s rapid growth indicates that users are willing to adopt alternatives when they are well-integrated and easy to use.

For marketers, the practical implication is clear: AI isn’t just a technology trend—it’s becoming a mainstream channel for audience engagement. Whether you’re creating experiences, support flows, or conversational touchpoints, understanding where users are already active—and how they use AI—is critical. Growth numbers like these aren’t just vanity metrics; they signal where engagement is clustering and where future opportunities will be strongest.

AI adoption is no longer ahead of us. It’s happening now, and marketers need to align with where the users are moving.




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