ChatGPT has reached a significant milestone with over 400 million weekly active users, as reported by OpenAI's COO, Brad Lightcap. This number is double the user count from August 2024, showcasing the platform's rapid growth trajectory. In response to increasing competition and user demands, OpenAI plans to simplify the ChatGPT interface and soon release GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 models, including options for free users. This strategic move aims to enhance user experience while further expanding ChatGPT's audience moving forward.
We feel very fortunate to serve 5 percent of the world every week," OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap on X about the new audience stat.
This figure is twice the weekly active user count reported by the company in August 2024, which was double the figure it posted in November 2023.
OpenAI is on the verge of a move to simplify its ChatGPT offerings so that users won't have to select which reasoning model will respond to an input.
With GPT-5 being made available to OpenAI's free users, ChatGPT seems primed to continue expanding its audience base in the coming months.
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