ChatGPT Surpasses 400 Million Weekly Users Amid AI Chatbot Rise
OpenAI has announced a significant milestone at the beginning of 2025 with ChatGPT surpassing 400 million weekly active users. This marks a substantial increase in adoption for the AI-powered chatbot, as disclosed by a spokesperson for OpenAI on Friday, February 21.
According to TechCrunch, ChatGPT had approximately 300 million users in December 2024. Within a span of just two months, its weekly active user base expanded by over 100 million, reaching a staggering 400 million users.
Business Subscriptions and Developer Traffic
While specific details about the number of paid subscribers for ChatGPT Plus or ChatGPT Pro services have not been revealed by OpenAI, the company has reported a surge in its business subscription plans. By February, the number of paying business customers had doubled to exceed 2 million, compared to September 2024 figures. Additionally, developer traffic for OpenAI's API has also doubled over the past six months.
Competition and Market Dynamics
The AI chatbot market is witnessing intensified competition, with several new players entering the arena. Despite the emergence of numerous chatbot applications, ChatGPT remains the most popular AI assistant in use today. This dominance has been further solidified by the latest user metrics.
One notable competitor that has gained global popularity is DeepSeek, a chatbot developed in China and introduced in January 2024. Despite being positioned as a more advanced alternative to ChatGPT, DeepSeek's rapid adoption has raised privacy concerns, casting doubt on its long-term sustainability.
Continued Innovation
Despite the competitive landscape, OpenAI continues to focus on innovation, constantly enhancing ChatGPT's capabilities. Recently, the company rolled out a new feature called "Deep Research." This feature is specifically designed to aid professionals in finance, science, policy, and engineering who require detailed data analysis and insights.
The sustained growth of ChatGPT amidst evolving market dynamics underscores OpenAI's strong position in the AI chatbot industry. It reaffirms the company's status as a key player in the era of artificial intelligence.
