Hugging Face Hits 3M Models; Qwen Derivatives Surpass Google and Meta Combined
victormustar · x · 2026-08-22
The Hugging Face Hub has surpassed 3 million public models. The milestone for the third million was reached in mid-August 2026, taking approximately 349 days, a pace similar to the previous million.
Key Data:
- Developer Dominance: Independent developers now drive 39% of all downloads, surpassing the industry's 37% (up from 17% vs. 70% in 2022).
- Qwen's Impact: The Qwen (Alibaba) family boasts over 113,000 derivative models, exceeding the combined total of Google and Meta.
- Growth Trajectory: 2025 saw 1.18 million new models added, more than all previous years combined. 2026 is on track for another million-plus additions.
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