ChatGPT isn't slowing down Google just yet, and these numbers prove it
Mar 05, 2025 - businessinsider.com
New data from Google indicates that search queries are growing steadily, countering the narrative that OpenAI's ChatGPT is significantly impacting Google's business. Despite ChatGPT's rise in active users, reaching 100 million weekly active users in November 2023 and projected to hit 400 million by February 2025, Google's search queries have reportedly grown over 20% since ChatGPT's launch in late 2022. Barclays analysts estimate Google had 3.5 trillion searches annually in early 2023, suggesting that ChatGPT hasn't yet affected Google's search growth. Google continues to innovate with AI Search tools like Lens and Circle to Search, and has adjusted its AI Overviews feature after some initial issues.
The potential impact of AI agents on the search landscape remains a topic of interest. While most interactions with ChatGPT are non-commercial, AI agents could transform online behavior. Google is developing its own AI agents, which could significantly alter the web. Despite concerns, Google's search business appears robust, with new AI tools enhancing user experience and maintaining growth.
Key takeaways:
Google's search queries are growing, with over 5 trillion searches a year, indicating that ChatGPT hasn't significantly impacted Google's search growth yet.
Barclays analysts estimate that Google queries have grown over 20% since ChatGPT's launch in late 2022, despite ChatGPT's rising user base.
Google has developed new AI Search tools like Lens and Circle to Search, and is cautiously reintroducing AI Overviews, which provide direct answers to queries.
AI agents, including those being developed by Google, have the potential to significantly change online behavior and the web landscape.
