Google Search queries hit all-time high last quarter
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– Google Search queries reached an all-time high in Q1 2026, with 19% revenue growth driven by AI experiences, according to CEO Sundar Pichai.
– Alphabet reported consolidated revenues of $109.9 billion, up 22% year-over-year from $90.2 billion.
– Google Services revenues rose 16% to $89.6 billion, including a 19% increase in subscriptions, platforms, and devices.
– Google Cloud revenues grew 63% year-over-year to $20 billion, and Alphabet’s earnings beat revenue expectations.
– The company has over 350 million paid subscriptions, with YouTube and Google One as key drivers, and Q1 was its strongest quarter for consumer AI plans via the Gemini App.
Alphabet’s first-quarter earnings report for 2026 brought a major milestone: Google Search queries hit an all-time high. CEO Sundar Pichai made the announcement during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday, highlighting how AI-driven experiences are reshaping the search landscape.
“Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business,” Pichai stated. He added that Search delivered “a strong quarter with AI experiences driving usage, queries at an all time high, and 19% revenue growth.” Pichai also noted that Q1 marked “our strongest quarter ever for our consumer AI plans, driven by the Gemini App.” The company now counts more than 350 million paid subscriptions, with YouTube and Google One serving as the primary growth engines.
Financially, Alphabet posted consolidated revenues of $109.9 billion, a 22 percent jump from $90.2 billion in the same period last year. Google Services revenues climbed 16 percent to $89.6 billion, with a 19 percent surge in Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices. According to CNBC, the earnings comfortably beat revenue expectations.
Google Cloud also posted impressive numbers, with revenues skyrocketing 63 percent year-over-year to $20 billion. Alphabet will host a call to discuss the Q1 2026 results at 4:30 PM ET.
(Source: The Verge)
