AI Tools Market Feb 2025 DeepSeek vs ChatGPT | ETIH EdTech News
The AI tools market experienced significant growth in February 2025, with a total of 12.05 billion visits recorded, as reported by Aitools.xyz. This monthly analysis covers over 10,500 AI tools spanning 171 categories, revealing a 14.44% increase in overall traffic. Among the platforms, DeepSeek emerged as the fastest-growing, surpassing ChatGPT in new visits.
DeepSeek vs ChatGPT Traffic
DeepSeek witnessed a substantial increase of 524.7 million visits, outpacing ChatGPT's growth by 24.7 million visits during the same period. As a result, DeepSeek now boasts a total of 792.6 million visits, while ChatGPT retains its position as the most visited individual platform, attracting 5.20 billion monthly visits.

User Demographics and Tool Preferences
The analysis conducted by Aitools.xyz revealed that out of the 12.05 billion visits, 58.83% were attributed to male users, whereas 41.17% were from female users. Usage trends varied significantly based on gender, with men favoring AI tools related to code generation, image creation, and automation. Platforms like Cursor, Midjourney, and Talkie AI were popular among male users, with Cursor reporting a significant 79% male engagement.

On the other hand, women showed a preference for tools focused on grammar correction, academic writing, and content creation. LanguageTool, Slidesgo, and Gauth were among the top platforms for female users, with LanguageTool reporting 78% female engagement.
Popular AI Platforms
In addition to DeepSeek and ChatGPT, other notable platforms in February included Character AI, JanitorAI, Google Translate, Gemini, and Claude. The analysis also highlighted platform-specific trends, with tools like Perplexity, Humanize AI, and Remaker attracting a predominantly male user base, while platforms such as QuillBot, Beacons, Odoo, and Turnitin were more popular among female users.
Data Tracking and Analysis
Aitools.xyz relies on tools like SEMrush and Ahrefs to monitor monthly traffic, user demographics, sources of visits, and engagement metrics. By leveraging this data, the platform can assess the growth of AI tools, identify popular platforms, and analyze trends based on gender.