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Google Leads Internet Growth as ChatGPT Surges in Popularity

12/18/2025

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In 2025, Google remains the leading internet service, according to Cloudflare.
Global internet traffic rose 19% as digital technologies drive broader online use.
ChatGPT, launched in November 2022 by OpenAI, ranks among the top 40 websites with 700 million active users.
Facebook dominates social media, with more than 70% of U.S. adults using the platform.
In e-commerce, Asian companies Shopee and Temu rank second and third behind Amazon.

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Story summary

In 2025, Google remains the leading internet service, according to Cloudflare.
Global internet traffic rose 19% as digital technologies drive broader online use.
ChatGPT, launched in November 2022 by OpenAI, ranks among the top 40 websites with 700 million active users.
Facebook dominates social media, with more than 70% of U.S. adults using the platform.
In e-commerce, Asian companies Shopee and Temu rank second and third behind Amazon.