AgentsSeptember 10, 2026via TechCrunch AI
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
Why it matters
Meta's Muse agent has achieved mainstream adoption, ranking as the second-most downloaded app in the US. This signals that autonomous AI agents are now competing directly with consumer social and productivity apps for user attention and mindshare—a milestone for the category.
Key signals
- Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
- Slower start than Meta AI or Threads, but has grown to second-place ranking
- Published September 10, 2026
- Meta's first major consumer agent product achieving scale
The hook
Meta's Muse just hit No. 2 in US app rankings—a year after launch, it's the clearest proof that agentic AI has crossed from pilot to mainstream.
Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.