Independent trackers put the number of active, revenue-generating AI companion platforms at around 337, with roughly 128 launched in 2026 alone — a ~60% jump over 2024.
Growth in platform count is not the same as stability. 2026 also produced notable exits: payment-processor pressure forced some shutdowns with no data export, and a wave of subscription-plus-token pricing restructures redrew the cost landscape. For users, platform age and a track record through payment-processor crackdowns is now a real signal.
Our 2026 industry report breaks the market down with original data.