Google Gemini Now Has Over 1 Billion Users

Google announced today that its Gemini AI assistant now has over 1 billion monthly users, which makes it the fastest-growing product in Google’s history.

“1+ billion people are now using Gemini every month to spark new ideas and get things done,” Google CEO Sundar Pichai tweeted. “It’s our fastest growing product ever, and our 14th to hit the 1 billion user mark … Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with us – much more to come!”

In a related blog post, Google highlighted some of the ways its customers are using Gemini:

• Voice is transforming daily interactions: 63 percent of users now talk directly to Gemini, including more ‘voice only’ users. And busy parents are 43 percent more likely to use voice for everyday tasks.
• Gemini helps in the physical world: One in five Gemini Live interactions go beyond voice; people are using live camera feeds and screen sharing for real-time problem-solving. This is really popular with DIYers and students.
• Students upload all the time: 38 percent of school requests include an attachment.
• Small businesses love Gemini’s creative features: Gemini now generates 150+ million images every day. It lets you do images, video, and audio in one place, helping small businesses create products like marketing materials.
• Android users put Gemini to use: Gemini can automate actions across 40+ popular apps — great for booking rides, reserving tables, and more.
• Apple users are turning to Gemini: There are 100+ million active users on iOS, and macOS power users prompt around two times more frequently than other surfaces.

Of course, what Google didn’t mention is how many of those customers pay for Gemini. I’m curious if it will ever do so.