In March 2025, Andreessen Horowitz released the 4th Edition of their Top 100 Gen AI Apps. If you’re curious about where generative AI is making an impact with everyday users, this latest report is worth a look. This edition continues ranking the AI-first apps that are getting usage through millions of web visits or active mobile users. There are familiar names like ChatGPT and Claude, but also some fast risers like DeepSeek and AI video/audio tools that are reshaping how people create and consume content.
a16z also introduced a “Brink List” for apps that haven’t hit the top 100 yet but are showing breakout potential. There is a podcast hosted by Olivia Moore and Anish Acharya.
The Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps – 4th Edition | Andreessen Horowitz
ChatGPT’s Resurgence
- ChatGPT’s traffic plateaued for a year, with student usage dominating.
- Recent resurgence is linked to new models, features (like voice mode), and products expanding use cases.
Mobile AI Trends
- Mobile AI successes often involve on-the-go use cases or assets readily captured by phones, like avatars.
- Voice-first products are thriving on mobile due to its ease of use for interactions like language learning.
AI Video Specialization
- AI video models are becoming more specialized, with different strengths like people, landscapes, or anime.
- CREA aggregates various models and tools, offering a unified platform for video creation.
Brink List Dynamics
- The Brink List highlights companies that nearly made the top 50.
- Runway, Otter, and UMax, previously in the top 50, now in Brink List, while CREA and Lovable are rising.
Vibe Coding’s Rise
- The rise of “vibe coding” products like Cursor and Bolt shows coding for non-technical audiences.
- Widespread adoption by technical users suggests broader mainstream potential.