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Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT both surpass one billion users
The milestone marks a shift in the artificial intelligence sector, with Google’s Gemini closing the gap on the long-dominant ChatGPT.
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Google's Gemini app reaches one billion monthly active users
OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini have both surpassed 1 billion users, marking a significant milestone in the artificial intelligence sector. Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Tuesday that Gemini has reached 1 billion monthly users, making it Google’s fastest-growing product ever. OpenAI had previously announced that ChatGPT crossed the 1 billion user mark in August, with external data suggesting this occurred as early as June. While ChatGPT remains the larger platform, Gemini’s growth trajectory is accelerating, narrowing the gap between the two competitors.
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Why this event matters
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the Gemini app has surpassed one billion monthly active users, becoming the 14th Google product to reach this milestone. This achievement places Gemini on par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached the same figure in June. The growth is supported by deep integration across Google’s ecosystem, including Search, Workspace, and Android, alongside the rollout of new models such as Gemini 3.5 Flash. Usage data indicates that 63 per cent of users engage via voice features, and the app generates over 150 million images daily. The announcement precedes the upcoming Made by Google event, where further Gemini-powered features for Pixel devices are expected.
event-brief
Google's Gemini app reaches one billion monthly active users
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the Gemini app has surpassed one billion monthly active users, becoming the 14th Google product to reach this milestone. This achievement places Gemini on par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached the same figure in June. The growth is suppo
Reporting trail
The Verge | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/978113/chatgpt-gemini-1-billion-users | published 2026-08-11T19:41:42.000Z | primary sourceTechCrunch | https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/googles-gemini-app-surges-to-one-billion-users | published 2026-08-11T18:49:12.000Z | primary source
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Google's Gemini app reaches one billion monthly active users: key people and institutions
Key entities: OpenAI, Google, ChatGPT, Gemini, Sundar Pichai, Anthropic, Claude.
faq brief
Google's Gemini app reaches one billion monthly active users: key questions
What is the current user count for the Gemini app? The app has surpassed one billion monthly active users. How does Gemini’s user count compare to competitors? It is on par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached one billion users in June. What percentage of users engage via voice?
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Google's Gemini app reaches one billion monthly active users: reporting sources
The Verge | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/978113/chatgpt-gemini-1-billion-users | published 2026-08-11T19:41:42.000Z | primary source | TechCrunch | https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/googles-gemini-app-surges-to-one-billion-users | published 2026-08-11T18:49
timeline brief
Google's Gemini app reaches one billion monthly active users: timeline
June 2026: OpenAI’s ChatGPT reaches one billion monthly active users. Q2 2026: Google reports over 950 million monthly users for the Gemini app during its earnings call. 11 August 2026: Sundar Pichai announces Gemini has surpassed one billion monthly active users. Upcoming: Made
Timeline
June 2026
OpenAI’s ChatGPT reaches one billion monthly active users.
Q2 2026
Google reports over 950 million monthly users for the Gemini app during its earnings call.
11 August 2026
Sundar Pichai announces Gemini has surpassed one billion monthly active users.
Upcoming
Made by Google event expected to feature more Gemini-powered Pixel features.
FAQ
What is the current user count for the Gemini app?
The app has surpassed one billion monthly active users.
How does Gemini’s user count compare to competitors?
It is on par with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which reached one billion users in June.
What percentage of users engage via voice?
63 per cent of users engage with the assistant via voice features.
How many images does the app generate daily?
The app generates over 150 million images daily.
What new model is being rolled out?
Google is rolling out Gemini 3.5 Flash, designed to improve coding and autonomous AI-agent tasks.
Is the Gemini app user count the same as Google’s AI Mode in Search?
No, the AI Mode in Search has also achieved over one billion monthly active users, but this figure is distinct from the standalone Gemini app.