Artem Voloskovets
⬤ Recent data comparing ChatGPT and Google Gemini shows just how wide the gap has become in AI adoption worldwide. According to Sensor Tower data from December 8, 2025, ChatGPT continues pulling ahead across all major regions, with India now sitting at the top as the biggest market for AI chatbots. The numbers paint a clear picture: user demand for conversational AI is moving fast toward high-growth emerging markets.
⬤ In the US, ChatGPT pulls in around 36 million daily active users while Google Gemini sits at about 3 million—that's a 12x difference. India's numbers are even more striking. ChatGPT reaches roughly 73 million daily users there, compared to Gemini's 17 million, meaning ChatGPT has more than 4x the user base. This confirms India has officially passed the US in total AI chatbot usage, reflecting how quickly mobile-first digital adoption is happening in the region.
⬤ Looking at the global picture, the difference gets even bigger. ChatGPT stands at an estimated 401 million daily active users worldwide, while Google Gemini hovers near 61 million—giving ChatGPT a 6 to 7x advantage. Despite Google's massive ecosystem and distribution power, Gemini's reach stays relatively limited while ChatGPT has built out a far wider global presence.
⬤ These numbers matter because they highlight a real structural challenge in the AI industry. User growth is exploding while infrastructure and compute costs keep climbing, but actual monetization is still pretty thin. ChatGPT's massive scale gives it a better shot at figuring out a sustainable business model and securing more funding. Meanwhile, Google's AI investments seem to be feeding into broader platform value rather than direct usage returns. As AI adoption keeps accelerating—especially in India—the gap between scale and profitability is becoming the key factor in who wins the global AI race.
Artem Voloskovets
