Google Gemini just stole AI second place from Perplexity
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ChatGPT still leads by a mile, yet Gemini’s surge is hard to ignore
Malware kan ställa till med oreda (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter ChatGPT still dominates AI by far, though its lead is shrinking steadilyGemini’s growth rate outpaces every major AI chatbot competitorGemini’s rise reflects Google’s aggressive ecosystem integration strategyGoogle Gemini has reportedly overtaken Perplexity to become the second-largest source of AI chatbot referrals worldwide.The latest Statcounter data for March 2026 claims while ChatGPT remains the dominant leader at 78.16%, Gemini now accounts for 8.65% of global referrals.However, the gap between the...