State of AI 2026 survey results
The 2026 State of Web Dev AI survey reveals significant trends in AI adoption among developers. A total of 7,258 developers participated, showing a marked increase in the use of AI-generated code and tools. Notably, Claude Code has emerged as a leading coding assistant, surpassing other models in paid usage.
- ▪The proportion of AI-generated code among developers increased from 28% in 2025 to 56% in 2026.
- ▪The percentage of respondents using AI tools constantly has doubled year-over-year.
- ▪Claude Code is the most paid-for coding agent, despite ChatGPT's popularity.
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Start DateApril 8, 2026End DateMay 8, 2026Respondents7,258Survey ArchiveReview Questions →Get DataDownload →Whether you're pro- or anti-AI, I think most of us agree that AI is having a huge impact on our work as developers, and beyond that, on the world at large. The 2026 edition of the State of Web Dev AI survey collected data from 7,258 developers, providing a lot of fascinating material to study this impact. And while I would certainly recommend checking out the full survey results at your own pace, here are four key trends to get started exploring the data. #1: Growing AI Adoption It's important to acknowledge that open surveys such as this one can suffer from inherent selection bias.
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