Google headcount rises by about 10,000 in six months to 204,757, including roughly 2,000 from the Wiz deal
Key points
- Headcount rose by about 10,000 in the six months to September 2026, to 204,757
- The Wiz acquisition, completed March 11, 2026, brought roughly 2,000 employees
- Google has not disclosed how much growth came from hiring versus integration
Google's Q3 results show headcount grew by about 10,000 in the six months to September 2026, reaching 204,757. The Wiz acquisition, completed on March 11, 2026, brought roughly 2,000 employees, so part of the growth is acquisition-related. Google has not disclosed the split between hiring and integration.
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