"The average ChatGPT session lasts nearly three times longer than a Google search session: 14 minutes vs just 5 minutes. That small statistic hides a big story. It means people aren't just searching with AI, they're staying. They're exploring, generating, and iterating in ways search engines were never designed for. And it explains why answer engines like ChatGPT are becoming the first stop for millions of users who once reflexively typed "Google.com.""
"In just 18 months, ChatGPT hit 180 million users, and by mid-2025 it was processing over 1 billion queries per day. Meanwhile, Google still dwarfs it with more than 1.5 billion daily active users but here's the catch: 95% of ChatGPT users still visit Google, yet only 14% of Google's users bother with ChatGPT. That asymmetry tells us we're at the beginning of a shift, not the end of one."
"What Is an Answer Engine? An answer engine is a type of AI-powered tool (like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or Pi) that not only finds content but also generates it. And it also distills it into a complete answer. It can: If search engines are libraries, answer engines are on-demand tutors, consultants, writers, and researchers all rolled into one."
ChatGPT sessions average about 14 minutes compared with roughly 5 minutes for Google searches, signaling deeper engagement with AI-driven tools. ChatGPT reached 180 million users in 18 months and handled over 1 billion daily queries by mid-2025, while Google maintains more than 1.5 billion daily active users. Ninety-five percent of ChatGPT users still visit Google, but only 14% of Google users use ChatGPT, indicating an early-stage shift. Market share (2025 Q2) shows Google at ~81.6% of digital queries and ChatGPT at ~9%, with ChatGPT capturing ~64% of creative/generative queries versus Google’s 29%. Answer engines generate, distill, and deliver synthesized responses, acting as on-demand tutors, consultants, writers, and researchers and moving users from hunting information to receiving refined answers.
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