Alibaba's recently launched Qwen App has experienced explosive growth, ranking first on the global AI app growth chart with a monthly active growth rate of 149.03%. The application, which was opened for public beta on November 17, quickly gained traction, surpassing ten million downloads within its first week. This rapid user adoption signals a strong entry for Alibaba into the competitive consumer AI application space. The success of the Qwen App is a notable development in the company's strategy to expand its AI footprint and compete with other major tech firms who are also heavily investing in and launching AI-powered services and hardware, such as smart glasses.