Google Gemini AI App Surpasses 400 Million Monthly Active Users
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed that the Gemini AI app has reached over 400 million monthly active users (MAU). This announcement, made during a press briefing before Google I/O 2025, highlights Gemini's rapid growth and increasing competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
In March, court filings indicated ChatGPT had approximately 600 million MAU, while Gemini trailed with 350 million. This recent surge in Gemini's user base signifies its growing popularity and potential to challenge ChatGPT's dominance.
Gemini: Google's Answer to ChatGPT
ChatGPT's rise presents a direct threat to Google's core Search business. Gemini serves as Google's primary response to this challenge, offering a more interactive way to access information. The significant user growth suggests Gemini is effectively attracting users in the evolving chatbot landscape.
Google has recently restructured its Gemini leadership, appointing Josh Woodward, previously leading the NotebookLM app, to oversee Gemini. This move aims to generate further excitement and innovation around Google's AI chatbot.
Google's Broader AI Reach
Beyond Gemini, Google integrates AI into various products. Pichai also noted that Google's AI overviews reach over 1.5 billion users monthly. Furthermore, Google I/O 2025 showcased an expanded rollout of "AI mode" in Search, enhancing conversational experiences powered by generative AI.
Competition Heats Up in the AI Chatbot Arena
While Google and OpenAI lead the AI chatbot market, Meta is also vying for a share. CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently stated that Meta's AI products, integrated into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, boast over a billion MAU. Meta also launched a standalone AI chatbot app, intensifying competition with ChatGPT and Gemini.
The AI chatbot landscape has transformed significantly. While ChatGPT initially dominated, it now faces strong competition from major tech players, creating a dynamic and rapidly evolving market.
