A16Z has released its third edition of the Top 100 Generative AI Consumer Applications report, highlighting significant shifts in the rankings. ChatGPT retains its position as the leading web product, while Character AI has climbed to the second spot. The report indicates that creative tools dominate the list, comprising 52% of the top web apps. Notably, Perplexity has overtaken Anthropic to secure the third position, showcasing a competitive landscape where established players like OpenAI continue to face challenges from emerging applications. The report also emphasizes that many of these AI applications have demonstrated consistent user engagement, with nearly half of the top 50 apps appearing on the list for three consecutive assessments. This data underscores the evolving nature of consumer AI usage, dispelling notions that these applications are merely fleeting trends.