The mysterious Hy3 LLM is topping OpenRouter Model Rankings by a large margin

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May 29, 2026

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Summary

Hy3 LLM ranks first in the OpenRouter Model Rankings, significantly outperforming other models. OpenRouter provides access to various LLMs through a single API and publishes user interaction data on its AI Model Rankings page.

Key Takeaways

Hy3 preview is currently topping the OpenRouter Model Rankings, surpassing popular models like Claude by over 50% in token usage.
Hy3 preview is priced at $0.066 per 1 million tokens input, making it cheaper than the top-ranked model DeepSeek V4 Flash, which costs $0.10 per 1 million tokens input.
The model has shown steady usage since its transition from a free to a paid SKU on May 8, indicating organic adoption rather than a temporary spike.
Hy3 preview has limited provider options on OpenRouter, with only one provider, SiliconFlow, despite being an open-weight model.

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Community Sentiment

Mixed

Positives

Hy3 is emerging as a cost-effective alternative among LLMs on OpenRouter, making advanced AI more accessible for businesses with budget constraints.
The model's performance in token usage surpasses established models like Claude, indicating a shift in user preferences towards more efficient options.

Concerns

Concerns about the anonymity of the model's developers raise significant trust issues, especially when businesses consider feeding sensitive data into it.
The OpenRouter rankings lack transparency regarding unique user metrics, making it difficult to assess the genuine popularity and reliability of models like Hy3.