Google announced that **Gemini monthly users** have reached 950 million during its Q2 2026 earnings call. This milestone brings the artificial intelligence assistant closer to joining Google’s suite of products with over one billion active users. Consequently, the service is expanding its global footprint rapidly.
According to TechCrunch, the user base for the assistant has tripled compared to the previous year. Earlier in February, the company reported 750 million active users for the platform. Furthermore, this rapid expansion highlights the growing adoption of digital tools across various apps platforms.
Growth of Gemini monthly users
The rapid increase in **Gemini monthly users** demonstrates the successful integration of new features. Specifically, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the popularity of agentic features like Daily Brief and the personalized agent, Gemini Spark. Currently, these features are available to users in the United States and international markets.
Competition with ChatGPT
This growth positions Google to compete more directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached one billion monthly active users in June. Meanwhile, market data indicates a shift in the competitive landscape of mobile assistants. Specifically, a report by analytics firm Sensor Tower noted that ChatGPT’s market share fell below 50% in the first half of 2026.
During the same period, Gemini captured 27.7% of the market share. This shift indicates that users are diversifying their choices for conversational tools. Additionally, the rising number of **Gemini monthly users** reflects this changing dynamic in the global market.
Mobile Platform Performance
The assistant has established a strong presence on both major mobile operating systems. For instance, the application recorded over 137 million downloads on iOS over the last 12 months, according to Appfigures. This adoption was supported by the launch of the Nano Banana image generation model on Apple devices.
Impact on Google Search
Despite the rise of standalone assistant apps, Google reported that its core search business remains strong. Notably, the company’s Q&A-style AI mode crossed one billion users during the quarter. As a result, this integration has driven an incremental increase in overall search queries.
Furthermore, Google managed to reduce the operational costs of its AI mode through hardware engineering. This efficiency was achieved despite the introduction of new models and features. Consequently, the company continues to optimize its infrastructure for sustainable long-term growth.
