Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter

The Verge / 4/30/2026

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Google Search queries reached an “all time high” in Q1 2026, as reported by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai during the company’s earnings update.
Pichai attributed the Search surge to Alphabet’s AI investments and its “full stack” approach, saying AI-driven experiences increased usage and contributed to query growth.
Alphabet reported 19% revenue growth in the quarter and highlighted Gemini App as a key driver for its consumer AI plans.
The company also cited more than 350 million paid subscriptions overall, with YouTube and Google One identified as major contributors.

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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