As of early January 2026, xAI’s Grok app has climbed to the #1 position on App Store productivity charts in countries including Ireland, Spain, France, Belgium, and Japan, marking one of the fastest global expansions seen for an AI assistant.
Grok AI from xAI is taking the world by storm with top placement in multiple App Store productivity charts on Apple’s App Store as of January 8, 2026.
The news which was first shared on X by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley focuses on Grok’s being the #1 app in Ireland, Spain, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Switzerland, and even the Maldives!
Elon Musk helped spread the word, adding that Grok is “#1 in more and more countries,” underscoring accelerating global usage for the sarcastic, unfiltered AI chatbot.
This surge also happens at a time of growing interest in xAI, which has been making massive strides ever since it raised $20 billion and helped its popular model Grok-3 hit the market.
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The app is seeing users rush in for the app’s real-time knowledge, image creation, and productivity tools, which often exceed competitor products like ChatGPT and Google Gemini in key markets.
Lands where Grok is King
Grok tops European and select international charts, with some countries ranking it as #1 not just for productivity, but also overall downloads. Here’s a breakdown:
| Country | Key Rankings |
|---|---|
| Ireland | #1 Productivity, #1 Overall |
| Spain | #1 Productivity, #1 Overall |
| Belgium | #1 Productivity, #1 Overall |
| France | #1 Productivity, #1 Overall |
| Luxembourg | #1 Productivity |
| Malta | #1 Productivity |
| Poland | #1 Productivity |
| Switzerland | #1 Productivity |
| Maldives | #1 Productivity |
| Norway | #1 Productivity |
| Sweden | #1 Productivity |
| Denmark | #1 Productivity |
| Slovenia | #1 Productivity |
| Japan | #1 Productivity |
| Hong Kong | #1 Productivity (Google Play) |
This rapid ascent reflects Grok’s appeal in diverse regions, from tech-savvy Europe to island nations, with heavy usage occasionally causing brief slowdowns as servers scale up.
Momentum
This isn’t the only thing, earlier this week, Grok hit No. 1 on charts in Japan and Hong Kong, so we could hopefully be seeing a wider release, I’m assuming.
Now with more than 30 million monthly active users, xAI is positioning Grok as the AI to use for everything from code to casual queries.
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Grok sets the pace in 2026 with a top-charting record that shows xAI leading on competitive footing.
With this momentum, we should see additional countries join the list and potentially even a redefinition of how billions interact with AI on a daily basis.
Developers and casual users alike should keep an eye on app updates Grok is just getting started.
