ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, has reached a significant milestone of 800 million weekly active users. This growth is a testament to the platform's increasing adoption among consumers, developers, enterprises, and governments. According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the platform processes over 6 billion tokens per minute on its API, highlighting its vast reach and capabilities.
The growth of ChatGPT has been rapid, with the platform's user base doubling since February. The user demographics are diverse, with 19% of users from the US, followed by India (7%), and Brazil (5%). Software developers are among the most active users, with 79% using ChatGPT. The platform's popularity extends to educational institutions, with most college students and nearly all Fortune 100 companies utilizing it.
- Weekly Active Users: 800 million
- Developer Base: 4 million developers have built with OpenAI
- API Usage: Over 6 billion tokens processed per minute
- Revenue: $10 billion in annual recurring revenue
The success of ChatGPT has contributed to OpenAI's valuation, making it the world's most valuable private company at $500 billion. This valuation follows a recent private stock sale worth $6.6 billion. As OpenAI continues to develop new tools and features, including app-building capabilities and advanced agentic systems, its user base and influence are likely to grow further.¹ ² ³
