Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter

Source: The Verge

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Google Search queries hit an “all‑time high” in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai released as part of Alphabet’s earnings on Wednesday.

“Our AI investments and full‑stack approach are lighting up every part of the business,” Pichai said. “Search had a strong quarter with AI experiences driving usage, queries at an all‑time high, and 19 % revenue growth.” He added that Q1 was “our strongest quarter ever for our consumer AI plans, driven by the Gemini App,” and noted that the company now has more than 350 million paid subscriptions, with YouTube and Google One being the key drivers.

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