ChatGPT iOS App Hits 30M Downloads, Outpaces Social Media Rivals
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– ChatGPT’s iOS app was downloaded 29.6 million times in 28 days, nearly matching the combined downloads (32.9 million) of TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
– ChatGPT was the most downloaded app globally in April, surpassing Instagram and TikTok, despite social apps having longer adoption periods.
– ChatGPT had 600 million monthly active users in March, outpacing Google’s Gemini (350 million), though Gemini surpassed ChatGPT in Android downloads.
– A Pew Research report found 34% of US adults have used ChatGPT (double since 2023), but 66% have never used it and 20% haven’t heard of it.
– Since its 2022 launch, ChatGPT has expanded with features like image generation and voice mode, aiming to become the go-to AI assistant as OpenAI explores hardware and productivity tools.
The ChatGPT iOS app has reached a staggering 30 million downloads, outpacing major social media platforms in recent weeks. New data reveals OpenAI’s flagship AI tool is gaining unprecedented traction, with nearly 30 million iOS installs in just 28 days, putting it within striking distance of combined downloads for TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X during the same period.
While established social networks benefit from years of user adoption, ChatGPT’s explosive growth continues to rewrite the rules of digital engagement. Analytics firm Appfigures confirmed it was April’s most downloaded app globally, beating Instagram and TikTok. The numbers become even more impressive considering ChatGPT only launched publicly in November 2022, when it gained its first million users in under a week.
Recent filings indicate ChatGPT now boasts roughly 600 million monthly active users, nearly doubling Google’s Gemini in March. However, competition remains fierce, Gemini briefly overtook ChatGPT in Android downloads earlier this year. Despite this, OpenAI’s relentless innovation keeps its chatbot ahead, integrating image generation, voice capabilities, and even Apple’s Siri.
A Pew Research study highlights both progress and challenges: 34% of U.S. adults have tried ChatGPT, a sharp increase from 2023, yet two-thirds remain unfamiliar with the technology. This suggests significant untapped potential as OpenAI pushes to make AI assistants mainstream.
The app’s success reflects broader industry shifts, where generative AI has become tech’s hottest battleground. Companies like Google and Meta now scramble to match OpenAI’s breakthroughs, fueling demand for advanced hardware. Nvidia, the leading GPU supplier powering these AI models, recently became the world’s most valuable company, a testament to the sector’s explosive growth.
With desktop users unaccounted for in these figures, ChatGPT’s true reach may be even greater. As OpenAI expands into hardware and productivity tools, its vision of an all-purpose AI assistant appears increasingly within reach. For now, the download numbers tell a clear story: artificial intelligence isn’t just competing with social media, it’s winning.
(Source: zdnet)
