GitHub Copilot, the revolutionary AI-powered programming assistant, already has 1.3 million paying subscribers in 2024, up 30% from the previous year. This is one of many indicators of GitHub’s growing influence in the world of software development. Let’s explore together 10 striking statistics that prove the importance of this platform in 2024.
1. Python, the most popular programming language on GitHub in 2024
In 2024, Python represents 28.11% of market share on GitHub and is growingannual nce of 22.5%. The growing popularity of machine learning is helping to make Python the dominant language on the platform.
2. GitHub welcomes 14 million visitors and generates 96,419,713 page impressions per day
Did you know that around 1.5% of internet users visit GitHub daily? With 14 million visitors and more than 96 million page impressions per day, GitHub has established itself as an essential platform for developers.
3. GitHub has 5,595 employees in 2024
As of 2024, GitHub has 5,595 employees, and female representation has increased by over 40% since 2022. GitHub is committed to promoting a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
4. GitHub has recurring revenue of $1 billion per year.
Since its acquisition by Microsoft for $7.5 billion in 2018, GitHub generates $1 billion in recurring revenue annually. The platform offers three types of subscriptions: Free, Team and Enterprise.
5. GitHub Copilot, the AI programming assistant, is available for $10 per month
GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered programming assistant, is available for just $10 per month and has been included in GitHub Mobile since early 2024. This tool is revolutionizing the way developers write code.
6. The 5 most popular open-source projects on GitHub
Among the most popular open-source projects on GitHub are microsoft/vscode for the development of Visual Studio Code, home-assistant/core for home automation, and flutter/flutter, the Google SDK for creating fast user experiences.
7. There are over 90 million developers worldwide using GitHub.
GitHub has more than 90 million developers around the world and strives to reflect this diversity among its employees. The goal is to become the platform of choice for all developers.
8. Open source activity around AI, cloud and Git has changed the developer experience
GitHub’s Octoverse 2023 explores key trends that are increasingly impacting developers and organizations, including open source activity around AI, cloud, and Git.
9. GitHub hosts the complete collection of ICASSP 2024 research papers
GitHub hosts the complete collection of research papers presented at ICASSP 2024, exploring the latest advances in acoustics, speech and signal processing. Supporting this deposit means supporting progress in these areas.
10. Rust and HCL are the fastest growing languages on GitHub.
Rust has seen adoption increase by over 50% on GitHub, thanks to its reputation for security and reliability. Meanwhile, HCL is the fastest growing language, up an impressive 56.1%.
Conclusion
In summary, these 10 statistics highlight the central role of GitHub in the world of software development in 2024. With a growing global community, cutting-edge open-source projects and innovative tools like GitHub Copilot, this platform continues to shape the future of development collaboration and innovation. GitHub has established itself as a key player, whose influence continues to grow over the years.
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3. Github Users and Growth Statistics: How Many Repos Are There? (2024) | SignHouse
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7. Top 20 Most Popular Programming Languages in 2024 & Beyond
