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ChatGPT Hits 400 Million Users in Record Time

6/25/2025

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In just five days after its November 2022 launch, ChatGPT captivated 1 million users. By February 2025, its user base soared to 400 million weekly, with YouTube driving 62% of the traffic. The U.S. holds 14.78% of users, as OpenAI sets its sights on 1 billion users and $2.7 billion in annual subscription revenue by 2025.

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In just five days after its November 2022 launch, ChatGPT captivated 1 million users. By February 2025, its user base soared to 400 million weekly, with YouTube driving 62% of the traffic. The U.S. holds 14.78% of users, as OpenAI sets its sights on 1 billion users and $2.7 billion in annual subscription revenue by 2025.