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Sora's Rapid Rise and Dramatic Download Decline

1/30/2026

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  • OpenAI's video-generation app Sora launched in October 2025.
  • It quickly rose to the top of the U.S. App Store.
  • Downloads fell 32% in December 2025 and 45% in January 2026, totaling 1.2 million installs.
  • Consumer spending declined by 32%.
  • Users have expressed concerns about sharing likenesses, and the future hinges on copyright deals and new features.