Google Gemini Takes India by Storm with 52% Market Share, 4x Higher than in the US and UK

January 12, 2:44 pm

The past few years have seen an explosive growth of generative AI tools, with new players entering the market and fueling a highly competitive landscape. While ChatGPT remains ahead of the pack in most markets, Open AI's posterchild has lost ground to the competition, with Meta AI emerging as the biggest challenger. But there is an entirely different story in India, with both AI tools losing the game with Google's Gemini (GOOGL).

According to data presented by AltIndex.com, Google Gemini claimed an impressive 52% download market share in India during Q3 2024, or four times higher than its share in the United States or the United Kingdom.

Google Gemini Outpaces ChatGPT by 20% in India

Several factors can explain Google Gemini's dominance in India. The app supports multiple Indian languages, which makes it a number-one choice for users across the country. Also, Gemini's affordability and compatibility with low-cost devices are a perfect choice in a price-sensitive market like India.

As a result, Google Gemini beats all other gen AI tools in India by a large margin. Statista and Sensor Tower data show that Google Gemini had a 52% download market share in India in Q3 2024, far more than any other gen AI tool. In comparison, ChatGPT had a 32% download market share, or 20% less than Gemini. Other tools, including Meta AI, comprised 16% of total downloads.

The Sensor Tower data also showed that Gemini's success in India is unmatched in Western markets, including the United States and the United Kingdom. The app held a modest 18% share in the UK market, three times less than in India. In the US market, the gap was even wider with Gemini accounting for just 11% of downloads.

Almost 380 Million People to Use AI Tools in 2025

Although the global race for dominance in generative AI space speeded up in 2024, the competition is set to heat up even further this year with Apple entering the market. With its huge base of devices and loyal customer base, the tech giant has the potential to shake things up and dramatically, further fueling user and revenue growth.

Last year, around 315 million people worldwide used AI tools, 60 million more than in the previous year. Tools like ChatGPT, Meta AI, and Google Gemini have played a significant role in this surge. With an estimated 65 million new users adopting AI tools each year, the total number of users is expected to reach 730 million by 2030. Also, according to a Statista market forecast, generative AI will make up 43% of the total AI industry market size in 2030, nearly 20% more than this year.

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