You've probably seen the posts:

"I don't even use Google anymore."

But what does the data actually show?

Google’s actually grown in popularity.

There used to be roughly 8.5 billion searches a day on Google, but now there are 13.7 billion searches.

ChatGPT traffic is growing fast, but the data shows it's not replacing traditional search.

It's creating a completely different use case.

The reality?

Both will exist, and you have to adapt to both.

Check out what people think of ChatGPT VS Google. The data will shock you.

Don’t start off 2026 on the wrong foot. Don’t focus on ChatGPT over Google, or vice versa. Focus on both!

And if you need help focusing on both, book a call with us.

Cheers,

Neil Patel

PS: Want help making sure your brand shows up across both traditional and AI search? My team can help. Book a call.​