OpenRouter Data: Reasoning Model Token Share Exceeds 60%
Beth_Kindig · x · 2026-08-11
Tech analyst Beth Kindig highlights a massive shift in AI model usage based on OpenRouter data.
From late 2024 through late 2025, the share of tokens served by reasoning models skyrocketed from near zero to over 60%. This trend underscores the rapid adoption and growing dominance of reasoning AI models in real-world applications.
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