Discover how DeepSeek AI has overtaken ByteDance, reaching 22.2 million daily users, and becoming China’s leading chatbot sensation!
- Beijing, China – DeepSeek, the cutting-edge AI chatbot, has officially overtaken Doubao (ByteDance’s AI chatbot, developed by the parent company of TikTok) to become the most popular AI application in China. According to Aicpb.com, a leading platform ranking AI products in China, DeepSeek recorded an impressive 22.2 million daily active users in January, surpassing Doubao’s 17 million.
DeepSeek’s Rise to AI Dominance
DeepSeek’s popularity skyrocketed during the Chinese New Year celebrations, as millions of users leveraged its advanced AI capabilities to generate traditional celebration poems. The chatbot’s ability to create culturally relevant and engaging content has made it a preferred choice for users across China.
How Does DeepSeek Compare to Doubao?
While DeepSeek now leads in daily active users (DAU), ByteDance’s Doubao remains dominant in terms of monthly active users (MAU), a more stable engagement metric. In January 2024:
- Doubao had 78.6 million MAUs, maintaining its stronghold in China.
- DeepSeek rapidly closed the gap with 33.7 million MAUs, showing strong momentum.
Other AI chatbots making waves in China include:
- Kimi by Moonshot AI – 19 million MAUs
- Wenxiaoyan by Baidu – 13 million MAUs
DeepSeek Gains Global Attention
DeepSeek is not just a Chinese phenomenon—it has now become the most downloaded AI app on Apple’s App Store in the United States and across 140 international markets, according to Bloomberg.
As AI competition in China intensifies, DeepSeek’s rapid growth signals a major shift in the AI landscape, challenging established players like ByteDance and Baidu.
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