Google Search queries reached an all-time high during the first quarter of 2026, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced Wednesday as part of the company's latest earnings release.
Alphabet reported consolidated revenues of $109.9 billion for the quarter, marking a 22 percent increase from the $90.2 billion recorded during the same period last year, according to a report by The Verge.
Search revenue grew 19 percent, bolstered by new AI-driven features. Pichai noted that the company's investments in artificial intelligence are impacting various sectors of the business.
“Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business,” Pichai said. “Search had a strong quarter with AI experiences driving usage, queries at an all time high, and 19% revenue growth.”
AI subscriptions and cloud growth
The tech giant also achieved its strongest quarter ever for consumer AI subscriptions. The company now maintains over 350 million paid subscriptions, primarily supported by the Gemini App, YouTube, and Google One.
Google Cloud revenues saw a significant surge, increasing 63 percent year-over-year to reach $20 billion. This growth contributed to an overall 16 percent rise in Google Services revenue, which totaled $89.6 billion.
Recent product launches have integrated AI deeper into the Google ecosystem. These include Personal Intelligence for Gemini, task automation for Samsung and Pixel devices, and an 'auto-browse' feature for the Chrome browser.
Google also introduced an AI Mode for Gmail to manage user inboxes. These updates follow a period of high activity for the company, which included the launch of the Pixel 10A smartphone.
Despite the financial gains, the company continues to navigate legal challenges. Alphabet is currently appealing a ruling that identified the company as an illegal search monopolist.
