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Gen Z Gig Workers Surge 70-98% Across Platforms

5/27/2026

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Gen Z workers aged 17-25 became the fastest-growing age group on gig-work apps in Q2 2026.
Apptopia reported an 8.4% increase in Gen Z registrations over the same period in 2025.
Active Gen Z users rose 12% YoY in May 2025 and 24% YoY in May 2026.
GoPuff recorded a 97.5% year-over-year surge in young gig-worker sign-ups.
Lyft’s driver app grew 70.3% among Gen Z workers.

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Story summary

Gen Z workers aged 17-25 became the fastest-growing age group on gig-work apps in Q2 2026.
Apptopia reported an 8.4% increase in Gen Z registrations over the same period in 2025.
Active Gen Z users rose 12% YoY in May 2025 and 24% YoY in May 2026.
GoPuff recorded a 97.5% year-over-year surge in young gig-worker sign-ups.
Lyft’s driver app grew 70.3% among Gen Z workers.