A new study has pinpointed the AI chatbots that users are actually using, revealing a market dominated by a handful of big names. According to "The AI 'Big Bang' Study 2025" from Onelittleweb, just ten platforms generate 58.8% of all AI chatbot web traffic.
The report analyzed twelve months of data (August 2024 to July 2025), measuring real user engagement across eight key metrics to see which tools are leading the market.
Top 10 AI Chatbots: Market Share Leaders
| Rank | Tool Name | Annual Web Visits | Traffic Market Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChatGPT | 46.59B | 48.36% |
| 2 | Grok | 686.91M | 1.17% |
| 3 | Gemini | 1.66B | 1.74% |
| 4 | Claude | 1.15B | 1.07% |
| 5 | DeepSeek | 2.74B | 3.96% |
| 6 | Perplexity | 1.47B | 1.42% |
| 7 | Microsoft Copilot | 957.19M | 0.86% |
| 8 | Poe | 378.05M | 0.00% |
| 9 | Mistral | 101.39M | 0.07% |
| 10 | Meta AI | 130.35M | 0.16% |
| Total | — | 55.88B | 58.81% |
The ranking shows a clear leader and some unexpected placements in the top tier.
ChatGPT (OpenAI): 46.59 Billion Visits | 48.36% Market Share
The undisputed leader. ChatGPT’s massive traffic shows it remains the most popular and widely used AI chatbot by a huge margin.
Grok (xAI): 686.91 Million Visits | 1.17% Market Share
The standout surprise of the report. Grok’s rapid rise to the number two spot is attributed to its integration into the X platform and growing user base.
Gemini (Google): 1.66 Billion Visits | 1.74% Market Share
Google's AI holds a strong position, benefiting from its deep connections to Google Search and other services.
Claude (Anthropic): 1.15 Billion Visits | 1.07% Market Share
Known for its advanced reasoning, Claude has secured a dedicated audience, landing it in the top five.
DeepSeek: 2.74 Billion Visits | 3.96% Market Share
A major player, DeepSeek sees the second-highest number of total visits, indicating strong global, and particularly regional, popularity.
Perplexity AI: 1.47 Billion Visits | 1.42% Market Share
This AI-powered answer engine has cemented its role as a go-to tool for research and information discovery.
Microsoft Copilot: 957.19 Million Visits | 0.86% Market Share
Built into Windows and Bing, Copilot’s traffic demonstrates the power of being a pre-installed assistant for millions of users.
Poe (Quora): 378.05 Million Visits
Poe’s unique model as a platform for multiple AIs continues to attract users who want to access different chatbots in one place.
Mistral AI: 101.39 Million Visits | 0.07% Market Share
A leading European AI company, Mistral has built a strong following among developers and businesses.
Meta AI: 130.35 Million Visits | 0.16% Market Share
While its standalone traffic is listed here, Meta AI’s true usage is likely far higher due to its deep integration into apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
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