AI agents and bots now dominate web traffic, Cloudflare data shows
According to Cloudflare, AI agents and bots now account for over 60% of web traffic, surpassing human users. This milestone arrived earlier than expected, as CEO Matthew Prince had forecast the shift would occur only in late 2027. Chinese AI companies are aggressively preparing for the agentic web era.
Key facts
- AI agents and bots now account for more than 60% of web traffic
- Humans were overtaken as the majority internet users in July 2024
- Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince expressed surprise at the rapid shift
- Prince initially predicted AI agent-driven web use would pass 50% only in late 2027
- Chinese AI giants and start-ups are actively preparing for the agentic web era
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Institutions
- Cloudflare