OpenAI’s ChatGPT Handles over 2.5 billion Prompts, Dominates AI Space
OpenAI has reportedly shared new insights into the usage of ChatGPT, revealing that the chatbot now handles more than 2.5 billion prompts every single day. This is the first time the AI company has publicly disclosed the daily volume of messages processed by its servers. The figures highlight the massive scale at which the platform operates and further solidify ChatGPT’s place as one of the most widely used AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools globally.
According to a report by Axios, more than 330 million as a figure of these daily messages originate from users in the United States alone, while the rest come from around the world. This data offers a clearer picture of the geographical spread of ChatGPT’s user base, showing its strong presence not only in the U.S. but also global market.
- Over 500 million weekly active users exist as per the Axiom report, that use ChatGPT for some activity and completion of tasks.
- A significant majority of these users access the platform through its free tier option, elucidating the welcoming adoption of the tool among everyday users.
- ChatGPT’s apps continue to perform exceptionally well across mobile platforms, with the Android app topping the top free section on the Google Play Store, and the iOS version ranking second in Apple’s App Store free apps list.
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman is also likely to hold further discussions around the future of artificial intelligence as a growing domain. The primary aim is to emphasize the importance of keeping AI accessible to everyone and not allowing such transformative technology to remain concentrated in the hands of a few.
- With the growing demand for Artificial Intelligence, the intent ahead is to focus on democratizing AI and ensuring that its benefits are widely shared, accessibility amidst shifting information consumption.
The rise of ChatGPT and similar AI platforms appears to be having a noticeable impact on internet behavior.
- According to additional data, the global search traffic saw a year-on-year decline of 15% in June 2025, implying that increasing users have started turning to AI tools for answers and content creation. The traditional search engines (Google. Yahoo) may be losing traction.
- Furthermore, the rate of users not clicking through to news websites has increased sharply, from 56 percent in May 2024 to 69 percent in May 2025, hinting at a broader shift in how people access and consume information.
- There has been an unprecedented rise in the adoption of artificial intelligence tools for solving professional concerns, with chatbots ruling the workspace and leading to growing user engagement.
These numbers underscore the changing landscape of digital interaction, with ChatGPT is at the forefront of this evolution, surpassing other competitive AI platforms such as Perplexity, Gemini, Claude and others.
