ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI that became the most downloaded app in the world in 2025, fundamentally changing how millions of people search for information and get everyday tasks done.
Launched with little fanfare in late 2022, this chatbot reached a hundred million users faster than almost any consumer product in history, and its influence has only continued to grow since.
A Record-Breaking Launch
ChatGPT was released by OpenAI in November 2022 and reached an estimated 100 million users within just two months, one of the fastest adoption curves of any consumer technology product ever launched.
The Most Downloaded App of 2025
ChatGPT was the most downloaded app in the world in 2025, with over 770 million downloads globally, surpassing established social media and entertainment apps.
Reshaping Search Behavior
ChatGPT has increasingly become a direct alternative to traditional search engines for many users, prompting significant strategic responses from Google and other search providers.
Expanding Capabilities
OpenAI has continued expanding ChatGPT's capabilities to include image generation, voice interaction, and increasingly sophisticated reasoning, cementing its central role in the broader AI industry.
