# OpenRouter introduces a new generation of its Auto Router

> Original title: It's easier for routers to achieve benchmarks than it is to perform well in practice. Auto Router sees over 2.5T tokens from over 100k pe...

- Source: OpenRouter
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:19:53.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/awfxpk8oiv498t8ct4s4pkktp
- Original: https://x.com/OpenRouter/status/2118740161324532023

## Summary

OpenRouter introduces a new generation of Auto Router, built on principles from three years of running the product. The company says Auto Router handles over 2.5T tokens from more than 100k people each month, so it is tested in real-world use rather than only on benchmarks.

## Post

It's easier for routers to achieve benchmarks than it is to perform well in practice. Auto Router sees over 2.5T tokens from over 100k people every month, so it must perform in the real world.

The new generation builds upon principles developed from 3 years of running Auto Router...