Google reported that its Search queries reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2026, according to CEO Sundar Pichai.
Pichai said the company’s growing investment in AI is boosting usage across its products. He noted that AI-powered features are helping drive more activity in Search, contributing to strong overall performance during the quarter.
Google also saw significant financial growth. Parent company Alphabet Inc. reported $109.9 billion in revenue, marking a 22 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Google Services revenue rose to $89.6 billion, up 16 percent year-over-year.
The company’s consumer AI business also performed strongly. Pichai said it was Google’s best quarter yet for AI subscriptions, largely driven by the popularity of the Gemini App. Overall, Google now has more than 350 million paid subscriptions, with YouTube and Google One acting as major contributors.
Search itself saw 19 percent revenue growth, while subscriptions, platforms, and devices also recorded a 19 percent increase.
The strong results come after a busy start to the year, with Google launching multiple AI features across its ecosystem. These include new Gemini capabilities, task automation features on smartphones, and AI enhancements inside Gmail and Chrome.
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The company also introduced new hardware like the Pixel 10A and made major updates to Google Play policies following ongoing legal challenges.
