API Data Reveals Kimi's Real Popularity: Surpasses All GPT Models in Requests
shensi · x · 2026-07-21
According to usage statistics shared by @mergeapi, Kimi has massive popularity among developers:
- Ranks as the 4th most-requested model, ahead of every GPT, Gemini, Grok, and DeepSeek model.
- #1 non-Anthropic model by spend.
- Generates 1.8x the requests of the busiest GPT model and 2x the spend.
- Matches Google's entire Gemini lineup on its own.
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