Google Search queries hit an ‘all-time high’ last quarter

CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Google experienced its highest-ever quarter for consumer AI subscriptions, coinciding with a record high in search queries during Q1 2026. He attributed this to the company’s extensive AI investments, particularly highlighting a 19% revenue growth in search driven by enhanced AI experiences. Google has exceeded 350 million paid subscriptions, with YouTube and Google One as primary contributors. Alphabet reported a 22% year-over-year revenue increase to $109.9 billion, with Google Services rising by 16% to $89.6 billion and a notable 19% increase in Google subscriptions, platforms, and devices. Google launched new AI features, such as Personal Intelligence for Gemini and AI-enhanced tools across various services, and introduced the Pixel 10A. The company also enacted significant changes to Google Play in response to legal challenges and appealed an antitrust ruling. CNBC noted Alphabet surpassed revenue expectations, with Google Cloud achieving a 63% revenue growth year-over-year to $20 billion. Alphabet will discuss its Q1 earnings further in a scheduled call.