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

The Verge
Alphabet reported record-breaking Google Search query volume and strong AI subscription growth for the first quarter of 2026.

Summary

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Google Search queries reached an all-time high in Q1 2026, contributing to a 19 percent revenue growth in the search segment. The company also experienced its strongest quarter for consumer AI subscriptions, largely driven by the Gemini App and YouTube. Overall, Alphabet reported $109.9 billion in consolidated revenue, a 22 percent year-over-year increase, with significant contributions from Google Cloud, which grew 63 percent to $20 billion.

(Source:The Verge)