OpenAI Hits 400 Million Weekly Users
OpenAI is increasingly solidifying its position as a consumer-facing company, with its flagship product, ChatGPT, reaching 400 million weekly active users. This marks a significant jump from the 300 million reported in December 2024, showcasing the continued global adoption of AI-powered chatbots.
While OpenAI hasn’t disclosed how many users are paying for ChatGPT Plus or ChatGPT Pro, the rapid increase in total usage suggests that its free-tier model is driving mass adoption. Whether this translates into higher monetization remains to be seen, but the sheer volume of users indicates OpenAI’s strong foothold in the AI-driven consumer space.
Enterprise and Developer Growth
On the business side, OpenAI is scaling at an impressive rate. The company now boasts 2 million paying enterprise users, doubling its customer base since September 2024. This highlights how businesses are increasingly integrating ChatGPT into workflows, customer service, and operations, reinforcing OpenAI’s dual role as both a consumer and B2B company.
Additionally, OpenAI’s developer APIs are witnessing explosive growth, with traffic doubling over the past six months. This surge indicates strong demand for OpenAI’s AI capabilities in third-party applications, making it a critical infrastructure provider in the AI ecosystem.
Competitive Pressure from DeepSeek
These numbers come at a strategic time, just weeks after China’s DeepSeek unveiled competing AI models, a reasoning engine, and an AI assistant app. By releasing its usage metrics now, OpenAI is sending a clear message: it remains the dominant force in AI, both in user engagement and business adoption.
As competition in the AI space heats up, OpenAI’s continued expansion across both consumer and enterprise segments will be key to maintaining its leadership. Whether this growth translates into sustained revenue and long-term dominance will depend on its ability to monetize effectively while staying ahead in AI advancements.
