Overall AI popularity ranking
We rank recommended AIs by our original AI Popularity Score, computed from market share, trend, features and free tier. The formula is public and the reference values are updated monthly.
A. Which AI is most popular overall right now?
As of Jun 2026, the #1 popularity score goes to ChatGPT (77.1), followed by Google Gemini and Perplexity. For the best pick per use case, see the rankings below.
| # | AI tool | Popularity score | Score ratio | Share | 3-month | Features | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChatGPT OpenAI | 77.1 | 77.6% | ▼0.56 | 100% | ○ | |
| 2 | Google Gemini | 37.2 | 7.0% | ▼1.67 | 100% | ○ | |
| 3 | Perplexity Perplexity AI | 36.9 | 7.9% | ▲0.82 | 78% | ○ | |
| 4 | Claude Anthropic | 36.3 | 3.8% | ▲0.84 | 89% | ○ | |
| 5 | Microsoft Copilot Microsoft | 36 | 3.8% | ▲0.56 | 89% | ○ | |
| 6 | DeepSeek DeepSeek | 30.1 | 0.0% | ±0 | 67% | ○ | |
| 7 | Grok xAI | 35 | — | — | 100% | ○ |
AI Popularity Score = market share 55% + 3-month trend 20% + feature coverage 15% + free tier 10% (reference value, 0–100) / The formula is published on Data & Methodology. Market-share source: StatCounter (reference value).
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Frequently asked questions
How is the AI Popularity Score determined?
It is a reference score weighted as market share 55%, 3-month trend 20%, feature coverage 15% and free tier 10%. The formula is published on the Data & Methodology page.
Which AI is the most recommended?
Overall, ChatGPT has the highest score, but the best AI depends on your use case. For writing, ChatGPT/Claude; for search, Perplexity/Gemini; for development, Claude — see the by-use-case rankings too.
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⚠ These rankings are reference values based on public market-share data, web-traffic estimates and editorial research, and do not represent a complete count of every user of each AI tool. Rankings change with the measurement method (web-visit share vs. market share, etc.). Always check each official site for the latest information.