The Top 100 Most Used AI Apps in 2025

In this episode of the a16z Podcast, Justine Moore and Olivia Moore discuss the Consumer AI Top 100 list, a biannual ranking of the most used AI-native products across web and mobile. Olivia explains the methodology behind the list, which captures usage rather than revenue, and highlights trends such as the rise of vibe coding, the dominance of companionship apps, and the increasing presence of Chinese AI companies. They also discuss the "AI All-Stars," companies that have consistently appeared on the list, and predict future trends, including the verticalization of AI products and the growth of prosumer productivity tools. The conversation touches on the importance of UI and product experience, the emergence of network effects in AI, and the potential for AI in sectors like edtech, personal finance, and health.