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ChatGPT reaches 400m weekly users in February

ChatGPT reached 400 million weekly active users by February 2025, according to a report from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

This figure represents a doubling of its user base in just six months, attributed to new models and features.

The launch of GPT-4o with multimodal capabilities and advanced voice mode significantly boosted ChatGPT’s growth, especially between April and October 2024.

Mobile usage has steadily increased, with 175 million users accessing the app on mobile devices.

Monthly growth rates for mobile users have ranged from 5% to 15% over the past year, as stated in a16z’s analysis.

Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has set growth records, reaching 100 million monthly users in two months.

Recent OpenAI developments

Timeline
02-Mar-2025 🎥 OpenAI plans Sora video generator integration into ChatGPT
  • OpenAI to integrate Sora into ChatGPT.
  • Sora aims for photorealistic image generation.
28-Feb-2025 🌟 OpenAI launches new GPT-4.5
  • OpenAI releases GPT-4.5 for Pro users
  • Plus tier access delayed due to GPU shortages
26-Feb-2025 📊 OpenAI expands deep research tool for all paid ChatGPT users
  • Deep Research tool available for paying users.
  • Pro users get increased queries up to 120 monthly.
23-Feb-2025 🖥️ OpenAI to shift 75% of data centers to Stargate by 2030
  • OpenAI to move 75% capacity to Stargate by 2030.
  • Operational costs expected to reach $20 billion by 2027.

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