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NewsApril 4, 20262 min read

Kling AI and Vidu Dominate Global Traffic Following Sora Shutdown Announcement

Asian AI video generators like Kling and Vidu are capturing massive weekly active users. Read the data behind the global migration to these tools in 2026.

> Key Takeaways > - Kling AI (owned by Kuaishou) is now capturing the largest share of global weekly active users in the video generation space (LA Times, 2026). > - Platform migration accelerated dramatically after OpenAI announced the shutdown of the Sora app. > - Chinese models lead in mobile-first accessibility and short-form action fluency.

Why Are Users Flocking to Kling AI and Vidu?

According to mobile usage reports from late March 2026, user engagement for standalone video models shifted dramatically toward Asian-developed platforms. Kling AI was already leading in monthly active users, but the gap widened after Sora’s decline (LA Times, 2026).

These platforms succeeded because they stopped treating AI video as a luxury web-browser experiment. Kling and Vidu built mobile-friendly interfaces optimized for the TikTok and Reels generation. They prioritized complex, high-speed human action—like martial arts and dance routines—where maintaining physical consistency during rapid movement is critical.

Our Finding: Based on user tests, Kling 3.0 dominates raw motion fluency for fast actions, but Seedance 2.0 remains the superior choice for narrative consistency, native audio, and complex camera trajectories.

The Global AI Video Market Shift

While US companies like Google pivot toward integrating video into enterprise software like Workspace, standalone generators are thriving elsewhere. RunwayML continues to serve the high-end indie film market, but Kling and Vidu have successfully captured the massive, casual "creator economy."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has more users: Sora or Kling AI?

As of April 2026, Kling AI vastly outpaces Sora in weekly active users, partly due to the latter closing operations entirely (LA Times, 2026).

Is Vidu better than RunwayML?

Vidu excels at rapid, mobile-first generation for social media, while RunwayML is preferred for desktop-based VFX workflows and nuanced motion-brush control.

Why did Kling AI win the traffic battle?

Kling won by adopting a highly flexible, per-second credit billing model and optimizing for hyper-kinetic human motion that social media users crave.

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