Key facts
- Google's head count reached 204,757 employees for the quarter ending September 2026.
- The company added approximately 10,000 employees since the end of March.
- Google completed the acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz, which had about 2,000 employees, on March 11.
Google's employee count has surged to 204,757 for the quarter ending September 2026, an increase of approximately 10,000 employees since the end of March. This growth contrasts with workforce reduction trends seen at competitors like Meta and Microsoft. The company's expansion is partly attributed to acquisitions, such as the March 11 completion of its purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz, which brought around 2,000 employees into Google's fold. While Google announced significant layoffs of about 12,000 roles in January 2023, its head count has shown a steady increase since Q2 2024, accelerating notably since the end of 2025. The company also reported a 25% year-on-year increase in quarterly revenue.