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Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users

By Modelverse Editorial·August 11, 2026·2 min read
Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users

Google's Gemini app has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1 billion monthly active users. This growth is notable, as it brings Gemini in line with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which achieved the same mark in June. The Gemini app's user base is distinct from other Google products that utilize AI, such as Search and Workspace.

Key aspects of Gemini's growth and development include:

  • Integration across various Google products, including Search, Workspace, Android, and its standalone app
  • Introduction of new models and features, such as Gemini 3.5 Flash, designed to enhance coding and autonomous AI-agent tasks
  • Significant voice feature adoption, with 63% of users interacting with the assistant via voice

The Gemini app's expansion extends beyond Google's ecosystem, with over 100 million active users on iOS. As Google prepares for its Made by Google event, it is likely that additional Gemini-powered features will be announced, further solidifying the app's position in the market.

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