Data from Sensor Tower reveals that in the first quarter of 2026, downloads of native generative AI applications surpassed 1.1 billion. In-app purchase revenue witnessed a 14% month-over-month increase, reaching $1.9 billion, with AI smart assistant applications playing a pivotal role. Dola, the international iteration of Doubao under ByteDance, exceeded 72 million downloads, marking a 47% month-over-month growth. Its cumulative downloads have now surpassed 200 million, with an average of nearly 12 million daily active users recorded in March.
