
Google Search queries hit an « all time high » in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet’s earnings on Wednesday.
« Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business, » Pichai says. « Search had a strong quarter with AI experiences driving usage, queries at an all time high, and 19% revenue growth. » He also notes that Q1 was « our strongest quarter ever for our consumer AI plans, driven by the Gemini App » and that the company now has more than 350 million paid subscriptions, with « YouTube and Google One being the key drivers. »
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