Google's continuous monitoring shows IPv6 traffic hitting the 50% threshold for the first time, according to its latest measurements. The figure represents the share of users reaching Google services over IPv6, marking a milestone that signals global deployment of the newer protocol. Google therefore joins a small group of operators achieving parity with IPv4, and demonstrates readiness for future address growth.

APNIC Labs, using ad‑based probes across browsers and apps, reports global IPv6 capability at 42%, a notable gap from Google’s 50% claim. Their methodology weights samples by each economy’s estimated Internet population, correcting for uneven ad delivery that can over‑represent regions with higher advertising demand. APNIC therefore provides a statistically adjusted view of real‑world IPv6 uptake, and aligns with other industry surveys.

Regional curves diverge: India, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia show adoption paths far from the global average, while mobile‑first operators like Reliance Jio have built IPv6‑centric networks that cut costs. The two data sets bracket the true IPv6 penetration, giving engineers a reliable reference for planning dual‑stack deployments across both fixed and mobile networks. Both measurements confirm IPv6 is now a mainstream Internet layer.