Hassan Khan
AI in software development isn’t a distant dream anymore it’s happening now, and GitHub Copilot is leading the charge. According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the popular AI coding assistant has now crossed a major milestone: over 20 million users have tried GitHub Copilot.
Confirmed by a GitHub spokesperson, reflects total users who’ve ever used Copilot. That’s up by 5 million users in just the past three months an impressive growth spurt for a product that only a few years ago felt experimental.
Enterprise Loves Copilot And It’s Showing
While we don’t know how many of those 20 million are using Copilot daily, one thing is clear: Big companies are on board. In fact, GitHub says 90% of Fortune 100 companies are now using the tool.
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Even more exciting? GitHub Copilot’s enterprise growth is up 75% from the previous quarter. This shows that AI tools in coding aren’t just trendy they’re becoming business critical.
Bigger Than GitHub Itself
To put things into perspective, Satya Nadella revealed that GitHub Copilot is now a bigger business than GitHub was when Microsoft acquired it in 2018.
Yes, you read that right just this one tool has grown so much that it’s outpacing the entire GitHub platform from a few years ago. It’s a testament to how fast AI coding tools are gaining traction.
The Competition Is Heating Up
But GitHub Copilot isn’t alone in this race.
Cursor, a rising AI coding startup, is making serious waves. Bloomberg reported that over 1 million people used Cursor daily back in March, and their annual recurring revenue (ARR) jumped from $200M to over $500M within months.
Cursor’s growth is fueled by developers looking for smarter, faster workflows and its features are now starting to resemble Copilot more and more.
AI Agents
Both GitHub and Cursor are taking things to the next level. AI agents that not only help you code, but also review your work and fix bugs. Imagine a smart assistant that checks your code for issues, suggests fixes, or even completes tasks without needing your constant input.
Satya Nadella says GitHub is seeing “great momentum” in this area and it’s not surprising. As developers face tighter deadlines and bigger demands, these AI agents can take on the boring parts, so engineers can focus on what they love: building great products.
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New Challengers
The AI coding market is now one of the most competitive areas in tech. Aside from GitHub and Cursor, here are a few others making moves:
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Google has acquired leaders from AI coding startup Windsurf.
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Cognition, the team behind Devin, is aggressively expanding by bringing in Windsurf’s talent.
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OpenAI is pushing its own tool powered by Codex.
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Anthropic is working on Claude Code, its answer to developer focused AI.
Everyone wants a piece of this pie and for good reason. Unlike generic AI tools, developers and their employers are willing to pay real money for tools that actually save them time.
What This Means for Developers Like You
Whether you’re a hobby coder or working in a large tech company, AI coding tools are no longer optional they’re fast becoming essential. They boost productivity, reduce errors, and let you ship faster.
Yes, the tools are evolving fast. But the good news is, you don’t need to be left behind. Whether it’s Copilot, Cursor, or one of the newer tools, there’s something out there that can make your coding life easier.
Conclusion: Future of Coding
The rise of GitHub Copilot to 20 million users marks more than just a number it signals a shift in how software is being built. AI tools aren’t here to replace developers; they’re here to empower them.
So whether you’re curious, skeptical, or already deep into AI-assisted coding, one thing’s certain: the way we code is changing and fast.
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