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DeepSeek has announced that its open-source AI agent platform, Harness, now has 1.54 million daily active users. The figure was reported as of November 4, 2026. The platform reached this mark less than three months after its August launch. The company plans to grow further through third-party plugins, developer support and a new marketplace.
DeepSeek also shared that the platform handles about 92 trillion tokens every day. These numbers show rising interest in AI agents that complete tasks, connect tools and support daily work. Industry experts say the race is moving away from chatbots and toward building stronger AI ecosystems.
Harness works differently from a regular chatbot. It lets AI models use various tools, link applications and finish tasks through plugins. Its flexible design allows developers to add or swap features without touching the core framework.
The platform now hosts nearly 35,000 third-party plugins. DeepSeek says about 60% of active users have built or installed at least one plugin. This suggests that developers and users are helping the platform grow beyond its original features.
DeepSeek also plans to launch an official plugin marketplace. Developers will be able to publish their tools there, while users can find useful apps with ease. The company also intends to support plugin creators through token rewards, technical discussions and promotion.
Experts believe this approach could strengthen DeepSeek against OpenAI and Anthropic. Tian Feng, president of the Fast Think Institute, said China's AI ecosystem now shows strong usage and rising user engagement. He added that real competitiveness depends on whether AI models enter daily workflows and create value.
Tian also described AI agents as a shift away from simple question-and-answer chats. These tools now handle longer tasks and act like a "digital employee." He cautioned, however, that higher usage alone does not guarantee business success or profit.
The wider rise of Chinese AI apps supports this trend. DeepSeek's V4.1-Flash-1017 model recorded 56 trillion tokens in weekly usage between November 2 and 8. Data cited by Chinese media shows this is a 17% jump from the previous week.
DeepSeek now faces a bigger task than adding new users. Building dependable plugins, keeping users engaged and creating useful apps will shape its next phase. Its ability to hold developer interest may decide its place in the global AI agent market.
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