Which AI Coding Tools Do Developers Actually Use at Work? | The Research Blog

Recent large-scale surveys reveal that AI coding tools are increasingly being used by developers globally, with approximately 90% of them regularly employing at least one AI tool in their work by January 2026. GitHub Copilot remains the most recognized and widely adopted tool, although its growth has plateaued, while Claude Code has seen significant increases in both awareness and adoption, particularly in North America, driven by high satisfaction and loyalty metrics. Meanwhile, OpenAI's Codex has struggled to gain traction compared to its peers, and Google's recently launched Antigravity editor has quickly captured a 6% adoption rate. The surveys underscore a trend towards "best-of-breed" agents that prioritize performance over platform integration, with developers preferring standalone tools that excel in specific tasks. JetBrains is positioning itself for this agentic future by integrating various AI agents into its IDEs and creating an open ecosystem that allows developers to choose the best agents for their needs, while also launching new platforms like Air and Junie CLI that facilitate agentic development. The data collected highlights the rapid evolution of developers' toolkits and the challenges of adopting AI tools at an organizational level, with further insights expected from the upcoming Developer Ecosystem Survey 2026.