As of February 2026, there is no single centralised database ranking generative AI models by active users. Most figures come from company disclosures, earnings calls, or third-party analytics firms that measure web traffic and app usage. That means comparisons are not always perfect. Some platforms report weekly active users, others monthly active users, while some rely on visits as a proxy for engagement. Still, available data paints a clear picture of which generative AI platforms dominate globally.
ChatGPT (by OpenAI)
ChatGPT remains the global leader. Reports indicate it reached roughly 700–800 million weekly active users by 2025–2026, alongside billions of monthly visits. Weekly active users (WAU) measure engagement more frequently than monthly active users (MAU), which partly explains why its figures appear especially large.
Google Gemini
Formerly Bard, Gemini reportedly crossed around 750 million monthly active users by late 2025. Because Google reports MAU rather than WAU, direct comparisons with ChatGPT require caution. Still, it firmly sits among the largest AI platforms globally.
Ernie Bot (by Baidu)
Baidu recently announced that Ernie had reached roughly 200 million users. Like Doubao, its strength is concentrated in China, highlighting how regulatory environments shape generative AI ecosystems.
Doubao (by ByteDance)
Doubao has emerged as a major force in China, with reports citing about 157 million monthly active users in 2025. Its dominance is largely regional, illustrating how geography plays a crucial role in AI adoption patterns.
Perplexity
Perplexity’s traffic has been estimated at roughly 90 million monthly visits. Visits differ from active users, since a single user may generate multiple visits, but the data suggests a strong and growing base.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek reportedly recorded around 61 million monthly active users during one measurement period. Though smaller than the giants, it shows the rapid scaling possible within months in competitive markets.
Claude (by Anthropic)
Claude has reportedly reached tens of millions of monthly users. While smaller than ChatGPT or Gemini, it maintains strong enterprise and developer adoption.
Microsoft Copilot
Copilot, which is integrated into Microsoft’s ecosystem, is estimated to have tens of millions of users. However, precise figures vary depending on whether Bing Chat, Office integrations, or Windows usage are counted together.
Grok (by xAI)
Grok’s user base is smaller than the leaders’ but continues to expand, particularly among users of X. Exact active user numbers remain less transparent.
Other emerging regional and specialised generative AI platforms
Beyond these giants are dozens of fast-growing models with user bases ranging from a few million to tens of millions. Many operate in niche sectors such as coding, design, or education.
It is important to note that these figures mix weekly active users, monthly active users, and web visits. They also reflect regional concentrations, especially in China versus Western markets. Still, based on available statistics, ChatGPT and Gemini remain the clear global leaders, followed by major Chinese platforms and a competitive second tier of rapidly scaling AI tools.
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