Duolingo Adds Record Number of DAUs, Surpasses 10 Million Paid Subscribers, and Reports 38% Year-over-Year Revenue Growth in First Quarter 2025

Rhea-AI Summary

Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) reported strong Q1 2025 results, achieving multiple significant milestones. The company recorded its largest-ever quarterly increase in Daily Active Users (DAUs) and surpassed 10 million paid subscribers. Revenue grew 38% year-over-year in Q1, driven by robust user growth and increased adoption of premium subscription tiers.

CEO Luis von Ahn highlighted the company's progress with Duolingo Max and their investments in AI technology, which have accelerated content creation. Management expressed optimism about future growth potential and innovation opportunities through these technological advancements.

Positive

• Record increase in Daily Active Users (DAUs) in Q1 2025
• Surpassed 10 million paid subscribers milestone
• 38% year-over-year revenue growth
• Increased adoption of premium subscription tiers
• AI investments accelerating content creation capabilities

Negative

• None.

PITTSBURGH, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DUOL) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 in a shareholder letter that is posted on its Investor Relations website at investors.duolingo.com.

“Q1 was an outstanding start to the year—we added more Daily Active Users this quarter than any in our history, highlighting the continued strength of our product and brand,” said Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo. “We also surpassed 10 million paid subscribers and delivered 38% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by strong user momentum and increased adoption of our premium subscription tiers.”

“As we look ahead, we’re excited about the momentum we’re seeing with Duolingo Max and its potential to drive both innovation and growth. Our investments in AI have also helped us accelerate content creation, and we believe we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of what we can offer our users.”

Please refer to our shareholder letter posted on our Investor Relations website at investors.duolingo.com for a description and definitions of the key operating metrics referenced herein.

Video Webcast
Duolingo will host a video webcast to discuss its quarterly results today, May 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. ET. This live webcast and related materials will be publicly available and can be accessed at investors.duolingo.com. A replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of our website two hours following completion of the webcast and will remain available for a period of one year.

About Duolingo
Duolingo is the leading mobile learning platform globally. Its flagship app has organically become the world's most popular way to learn languages and the top-grossing app in the Education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With technology at the core of everything it does, Duolingo has consistently invested to provide learners a fun, engaging, and effective learning experience while remaining committed to its mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts

Investor Relations:
Deborah Belevan, VP of Investor Relations
IR@duolingo.com

Press:
Sam Dalsimer, Global Head of Communications
press@duolingo.com

FAQ

What was Duolingo's (DUOL) revenue growth in Q1 2025?

Duolingo reported 38% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2025.

How many paid subscribers does Duolingo have in 2025?

Duolingo surpassed 10 million paid subscribers in Q1 2025.

What drove Duolingo's growth in Q1 2025?

Growth was driven by record increase in Daily Active Users, strong user momentum, and increased adoption of premium subscription tiers.

How is Duolingo using AI technology?

Duolingo is using AI investments to accelerate content creation and enhance their Duolingo Max offering.