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QuestMobile: China’s AI-native apps reach 499 million monthly active users
As of May 2026, China's AI-native apps reached 499 million monthly active users, marking an 85.4% increase from the previous year, according to QuestMobile. Leading apps included Doubao, Qwen, and DeepSeek with 382 million, 167 million, and 130 million users, respectively. Users engaged with these apps an average of 92.7 times per month for 183 minutes.
Key points
- AI-native apps in China grew to 499 million monthly active users by May 2026.
- This number represents an 85.4% increase from May 2025.
- Top apps: Doubao (382 million), Qwen (167 million), and DeepSeek (130 million) monthly active users.
- Users averaged 92.7 interactions per month and 183 minutes of usage time.
- Doubao gained an additional 13.78 million users in June compared to May.
Why it matters
- The rise of AI-native apps aligns with the increasing adoption of AI technologies and applications across sectors.
- Growth in AI-native app usage reflects broader IT trends focusing on user engagement and interactive technologies.
- By 2025, businesses are prioritizing digital transformation and AI integration as key components of their growth strategies.
The significant growth of AI-native apps in China signals a major shift toward AI-driven digital interactions, highlighting the trend's potential impact on the tech landscape by 2025.