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900M
ChatGPT weekly active users 125% YoY
TechCrunch
TechCrunch
Gemini monthly active users
750M+
370% visits YoY
DataReportal
Global internet users who use generative AI monthly
16.3%
Growing
Business of Apps
Perplexity monthly active users
45M
100% YoY
OpenAI via TechCrunch
ChatGPT prompts processed per day
2.5B
Growing
Similarweb
ChatGPT's AI query market share
64–68%
from 87%
CNBC
Anthropic valuation
$380B
14x ARR in 14 months
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Scrunch Labs is a dedicated research center where Dr. Michael IannelliDr. Michael Iannelli publishes work at the intersection of AI search and modern marketing. Explore trends, data studies, and free tools designed to help you navigate the AI-first customer journey.

Data studies

LinkedIn citations

Data study
LinkedIn posts that robots can’t resist
We analyzed LinkedIn citations in ChatGPT. The takeaway? AI cites for content, not clout—and some popular LinkedIn tactics hurt your odds.
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GLP-1 archetypes

Data study
A shot at the funnel
We analyzed millions of AI conversations about GLP-1s. The takeaway? Every stage of the funnel is playing out inside AI platforms—and often in unexpected ways.
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Citation half-life

Data study
The half-life of AI citations
We analyzed 3.5M citation events. The takeaway? Platform, industry, and source type all play a role in how long citations last.
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Reddit paradox

Data study
The Reddit paradox
We analyzed citation data across industry categories. The takeaway? Don't chase Reddit blindly—focus on the sources that actually matter to your business.
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AIO vs. chatbots

Data study
AI Overviews vs. AI platforms
We analyzed 22M GenAI interactions across AI Overviews and AI platforms. The takeaway? Your customers use both channels—so should you.
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Tools

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