Ali Qianwen Becomes Fastest-Growing App This Year, User Growth Surges 42x

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According to Fast Tech News on April 29, QuestMobile has released its latest app rankings, revealing that Alibaba’s Qianwen is currently experiencing the fastest user growth among all apps this year. The app saw an astonishing 4,241% year-over-year increase in monthly active users, far surpassing other applications in the market.

By March 2026, Qianwen’s monthly active user count is projected to reach 165 million, securing its spot as the top app in the billion-user growth category. This remarkable growth has positioned Qianwen solidly in the spotlight, with its user base surging by 126 million in a relatively short period.

In the same AI-native app activity top 10 list, Qianwen stands out with 166 million monthly active users, claiming the second spot. Notably, its user numbers have jumped two places from January, showcasing a growth jump of over 42 times—the largest increase among all listed products.

When compared to other apps with over a billion users, Qianwen’s rapid expansion is unmatched. TikTok’s Shopping Mall grew by 231% year-over-year, while Doubao ranked third with a 197% increase—both trailing significantly behind Qianwen’s exponential rise.

In the broader AI app arena, Qianwen’s performance is equally impressive, with monthly active users at 345 million—second only to Doubao’s 345 million. It outperforms other competitors like DeepSeek and Yuanbao by a wide margin.

This extraordinary growth is largely credited to Qianwen’s seamless user experience and robust ecosystem integration. Backed by Alibaba’s extensive resources, the app benefits from synergy with platforms like Taobao and Alipay, reducing barriers to use and expanding its application scenarios. Continued product enhancements and ecosystem connections have naturally attracted a flood of new users.

While other AI-native apps typically see growth in the tens of thousands, Qianwen’s astounding increase of over 126 million users has propelled it into the ranks of top-tier apps with over a billion monthly active users. Its exceptional growth rate has made it one of the biggest breakout successes in the tech industry this year.