The most used AI apps around the world
AI usage statistics continue to rise steadily, despite ongoing criticism directed at the technology and its bots.
In 2024, over 4,000 new AI applications launched, driving total downloads across all AI apps to 1.49 billion.
This reflects the intensifying competition among developers eager to tap into the booming AI market.
As of April 2025, ChatGPT leads as the world’s most popular AI application with 546.15 million monthly active users. That same month, it climbed to the top of global mobile app rankings with 52 million downloads, outpacing long-standing leaders in entertainment and utility categories.
Alongside ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Doubao also ranked among the most downloaded AI apps of 2024, each expanding their presence across diverse international markets.
Several AI-first applications now sustain monthly active user bases of over 30 million, which means a transition from early experimentation to regular, everyday use.
Notably, these figures reflect only in-app activity and exclude web-based interactions, indicating that overall engagement with AI platforms is likely much greater.
Here’s a complete ranking of the most popular AI apps worldwide as of April 2025 ranked by monthly active users:
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