Google added 25 million paid subscriptions in Q1 2026, reaching 350 million total, primarily driven by YouTube and Google One growth. While YouTube ad revenue slightly missed expectations, the company highlighted strong enterprise adoption of Gemini AI with 40% quarterly growth. The earnings report did not disclose specific Gemini user numbers, maintaining the prior 750 million benchmark.
Background
Google's subscription business has become a significant revenue stream alongside ads, with YouTube Premium and Google One expanding its paid user base. The company is also integrating AI features like Gemini into subscriptions to drive value.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Apr 30, 2026 at 04:59 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10