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Google’s Gemini Hits 350 Million Monthly Users but Trails Rivals in AI Race

Revealed during Google’s antitrust trial, Gemini’s rapid growth highlights competitive pressures as ChatGPT and Meta AI maintain significant leads.

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Alphabet's Sundar Pichai and OpenAI's Sam Altman walk to meeting at the White House in Washington DC.
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The logo of Google's Gemini AI chatbot is displayed on a smartphone.

Overview

  • Google’s generative AI chatbot Gemini reached 350 million monthly active users and 35 million daily active users as of March 2025, showcasing rapid growth since late 2024.
  • Despite its gains, Gemini lags behind competitors, with ChatGPT at approximately 600 million monthly users and Meta AI at around 800 million, according to court-disclosed data.
  • Gemini’s integration into Google’s ecosystem, including Workspace apps, Samsung devices, and Chrome, has driven its user base expansion.
  • The user metrics surfaced during the remedies phase of the DOJ’s antitrust case against Google, where potential outcomes could include divesting Chrome or ending exclusive search deals.
  • The competitive AI landscape remains dynamic, with leaders like OpenAI and Meta projecting continued growth and aiming for over a billion users in the near future.