AI Boyfriend Statistics

Ever wondered just how big—and impactful—the world of AI boyfriends has become? A 2023 snapshot reveals 150 million global downloads, 80 million monthly active users, and a market valuation of $3.8 billion, with growth projected to 500 million users by 2028 (growing at a 28% compound annual growth rate from 2024–2030); the segment also saw $1.2 billion in 2023 investments, $450 million in fourth-quarter subscription revenue, and a 42% increase in U.S. app installs during the 2023 holidays, while Asia-Pacific leads with 55% of global users, India contributing 120 million installs, and Brazil leading Latin America with 25 million downloads. Demographically, 68% of users are women aged 18–34, 85% are single, 50% are Millennial paying subscribers, and 55% come from middle-income households, with 72% urban, 18% students, and rural users growing to 15% in 2023. Monetization trends favor freemium models (driving 70% of revenue growth) and premium features (boosting average revenue per user by 35%), with virtual goods generating $150 million, and 65% of users spending 30+ minutes daily (averaging 45 messages per day, primarily during evenings 6–10pm, with sessions lasting an average of 22 minutes). Engagement is strong, with 65% retention after day one for top apps, 18 weekly interactions, and 3x higher adoption among women aged 18–24 compared to men, while voice chat usage rose 120% year-over-year and 55% of users customize AI boyfriend avatars weekly. Satisfaction remains high, too: 8.2/10 average emotional fulfillment, 78% giving 4+ star ratings, 85% reporting reduced loneliness, and 73% preferring AI boyfriends over dating apps, with 45% citing them as a reason for delaying real-world dating. Challenges include 35% of users expressing privacy concerns, 19% showing signs of long-term dependency risks, and an 8% workplace productivity dip during peak hours, though 60% of users report therapeutic benefits and 15% increased real-world socializing post-use. From social media marketing driving 65% of growth to 28% of users identifying as LGBTQ+, and even a +0.15 correlation with global happiness scores, the AI boyfriend trend is reshaping connection in ways both profound and complex, with 70% of news coverage focusing on ethical debates and 40% of therapists recommending it cautiously—all as total active users are expected to reach 500 million by 2028.