Pi Network Search Volume Hits Record High Ahead of Mainnet Launch

The search interest in Pi Network (PI) has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels on Google Trends as the long-awaited mainnet launch of this project is just two days away.

This increased interest coincides with a series of milestones, further amplifying the attention surrounding this cryptocurrency token.

Pi Network Search Interest Surges on Google Trends

According to data from Google Trends, the search interest score for "Pi Network" reached 57 last week. The previous high was 26 recorded in 03/2024. Moreover, this week, the value has spiked to 100, indicating maximum popularity for this term.

But that's not all. Pi Network has recently surpassed 110 million downloads, maintaining a daily average of 110,000 over the past month. On 17/02 alone, the app added more than 540,000 new users.

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

Pi Network's influence extends beyond search engines and app stores. On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the project has surpassed BNB Chain in the number of Watchers.

"Pi Network is racing to the top in the number of Watchers on X among the top cryptocurrencies, excluding meme coins," crypto analyst Kim H Wong stated on X.

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

Pi Community Targets Elon Musk to Attract Attention to Cryptocurrency

Amid the hype, the Pi Network community is also actively engaging with influential figures to expand its reach. Recently, community members have reached out to Elon Musk to capture his attention. In a widely shared post, a user named Dr. Picoin highlighted Pi Network's environmental friendliness, scalability, and accessibility.

"Hello Elon Musk, You asked for Web3 and blockchain? - Pi Network has both—Web3 and Pi Blockchain!" the post read.

They also pointed out the fast transactions, low fees, and a growing user base of over 70 million across 200+ countries. Similar posts have quickly emerged.

Although Musk has not yet responded, this outreach demonstrates the community's determination to attract high-profile endorsements and elevate the status of Pi Network.

Meanwhile, the increasing popularity of Pi Network is also reflected in the growing support from exchanges. The cryptocurrency has now been listed on several major platforms, including OKX, Bitget, HTX, Gate.io, and MEXC. Most recently, CoinW has also announced support for Pi Network.

To further increase mainstream acceptance, Binance has also opened a community vote to decide whether to list Pi Network or not.