Microsoft’s AI-powered coding tool, GitHub Copilot, has now reached 20 million users, showing major growth since its last report of 15 million users just a quarter ago. The announcement was made by CEO Satya Nadella during Microsoft’s July 30 earnings call.
Copilot is one of the most widely used AI coding assistants in the world. Microsoft also revealed that 90% of Fortune 100 companies are now using the tool, and enterprise adoption has grown by 75% since the last quarter.
GitHub Copilot is now a bigger business than GitHub was when Microsoft first acquired it in 2018. Though exact numbers of daily active users haven’t been shared, it’s clear that the tool is becoming a central part of the software development process.
While AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini attract larger audiences, coding assistants like Copilot are gaining popularity within the more focused world of software engineering—where productivity and efficiency matter most.
AI Coding Tools Are Gaining Ground
Microsoft’s success with Copilot is supported by a strong customer base and GitHub’s developer community, giving it a competitive edge in the growing AI coding space.
However, GitHub isn’t alone. Tools like Cursor are becoming serious competitors. According to Bloomberg, Cursor had over 1 million daily users earlier this year, with revenue jumping from $200 million to over $500 million annually.
Both GitHub and Cursor are now focusing on AI agents that can review code, find bugs, and even automate entire development workflows. Microsoft’s CEO confirmed that GitHub is seeing strong interest in these new AI features.
The Competition Heats Up
Other tech giants are also stepping in. Google has brought in the team behind Windsurf and hired top experts from Cognition, the company that built the AI tool Devin. At the same time, OpenAI and Anthropic are building their own AI coding tools powered by their in-house models, Codex and Claude Code.
As the race continues, one thing is clear: AI coding tools are no longer just a trend—they’re becoming an essential part of modern software development.
