AI Search Statistics 2025-2026
The latest data on AI search adoption, ChatGPT usage, and the impact of AI visibility on business outcomes. Updated regularly with fresh statistics.
Check Your AI VisibilityChatGPT & AI Assistants
Weekly active ChatGPT users
OpenAI, 2024
200M+
Monthly ChatGPT visits
SimilarWeb, 2024
1.8B
Fortune 500 companies using ChatGPT
OpenAI, 2024
92%
Claude monthly active users
Anthropic, 2024
100M+
AI Search Behavior
Gen Z prefer AI over Google for research
Adobe Survey, 2024
40%
Projected AI share of search by 2026
Gartner, 2024
25%
Users who trust AI recommendations
Salesforce, 2024
67%
Faster decision-making with AI search
McKinsey, 2024
3.2x
Business Impact
AI contribution to global GDP by 2030
PwC, 2024
$15.7T
Marketers using AI in campaigns
HubSpot, 2024
72%
Businesses report increased leads from AI visibility
Forrester, 2024
47%
Higher conversion from AI-recommended products
Deloitte, 2024
35%
Market Growth
Global AI market size 2024
Statista, 2024
$184B
Annual AI market growth rate
Grand View Research, 2024
37%
Enterprises investing in AI
IBM, 2024
85%
Consumers who've used AI assistants
Pew Research, 2024
60%
Key Trends
AI Search Is Replacing Traditional Search
A growing percentage of users now ask ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity for recommendations instead of searching Google. This shift is especially pronounced among younger demographics, with 40% of Gen Z preferring AI assistants over traditional search engines.
Brands invisible in AI responses are losing market share to AI-visible competitors.
AI Recommendations Drive Purchasing Decisions
When AI assistants recommend a product or service, users are 35% more likely to convert. AI recommendations carry significant trust, with 67% of users trusting AI suggestions for purchase decisions.
AI visibility directly impacts revenue and customer acquisition.
Enterprise AI Adoption Is Accelerating
92% of Fortune 500 companies now use ChatGPT, and 85% of enterprises are investing in AI capabilities. This B2B adoption means more decision-makers are using AI to research vendors and solutions.
B2B brands need AI visibility to reach enterprise buyers.
Zero-Click AI Answers Are Increasing
AI assistants provide complete answers without requiring users to visit websites. This 'zero-click' behavior means brands must be mentioned in the AI response itself, not just linked.
Traditional SEO metrics don't capture AI visibility—new monitoring is required.
Why AI Visibility Matters
These statistics show a clear trend: AI is becoming the primary way people discover brands and make decisions. If your brand isn't visible in AI responses, you're losing customers to competitors who are.
Data Sources & Methodology
Statistics are compiled from publicly available reports by OpenAI, Anthropic, Gartner, McKinsey, PwC, Statista, Forrester, and other research organizations. Data is updated regularly as new reports become available. GeoBuddy does not independently verify all third-party statistics.