Pi Network Search Interest Hits Record High Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Search interest in Pi Network (PI) has surged to unprecedented levels on Google Trends as the project nears its highly anticipated mainnet launch, now just two days away. 

This rising interest coincides with a series of milestones, further amplifying the buzz surrounding the crypto token.

Pi Network Search Interest Surges on Google Trends

According to Google Trends data, the search interest score for “Pi Network” hit 57 last week. Previously, the highest score recorded was 26 in March 2024. Moreover, this week, the partial value soared to 100, indicating maximum popularity for the term.

That’s not all. Pi Network has recently surpassed 110 million downloads, maintaining a daily average of 110,000 over the past month. On February 17 alone, the app added more than 540,000 new users.

In addition, the Pi Network app is currently ranked #4 in the Social category on the Google Play Store, trailing only behind tech giants Facebook and Instagram.

Pi Network’s influence extends beyond search engines and app stores. On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the project has overtaken BNB Chain in follower count. 

“Pi Network is racing to the top in X followers among top cryptos excluding meme coins,” crypto analyst Kim H Wong stated on X.

This comes after the Pi Network recently surpassed Ethereum’s (ETH) official account. These developments have positioned Pi Network as one of the most talked-about blockchain projects.

Pi Community Targets Elon Musk for Crypto Spotlight

Amid the hype, the Pi Network community is also actively engaging influential figures to expand its reach. Recently, community members reached out to Elon Musk in an effort to capture his attention. In a widely shared post, a user named Dr. Picoin highlighted Pi Network’s eco-friendly nature, scalability, and accessibility. 

“Hi Elon Musk,You asked for Web3 and blockchain? – Pi Network has both—Web3 and the Pi Blockchain!” the post read.

He also pointed out its fast transactions, low fees, and growing user base of over 70 million across 200+ countries. Other similar posts soon followed.

While Musk has not yet responded, the outreach shows the community’s determination to attract high-profile endorsements and further elevate Pi Network’s prominence.

Meanwhile, Pi Network’s growing popularity is also reflected in increasing exchange support. The cryptocurrency is now listed on several major platforms.

To add more mainstream acceptance, Binance has also opened a community vote to determine whether to list Pi Network.