ChatGPT Tops App Stores for 7 Straight Months with Over 410 Million Downloads
OpenAI’s ChatGPT continues to dominate the mobile AI landscape, holding the No. 1 spot across Google Play and the iOS App Store for seven consecutive months—from March through September 2025.
According to app analytics firm Appfigures, the app has been downloaded an estimated 410.8 million times globally this year, far outpacing competitors like Google Gemini (131.1M), DeepSeek (79.2M), Grok (46.6M), Perplexity (43.1M), and Meta AI (16.9M).
Why ChatGPT’s Growth Is Remarkable
This sustained momentum reflects the platform’s widespread adoption and utility across industries and user demographics. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed at DevDay that ChatGPT now boasts 800 million weekly active users—more than 10% of the global population.
The platform processes over 2.5 billion messages daily, equivalent to 29,000 messages per second, underscoring its role as a central hub for AI-powered communication, productivity, and learning.
What It Means for Businesses and Users
ChatGPT’s continued success signals a shift in how consumers and enterprises interact with AI. Its mobile accessibility, intuitive interface, and integration with tools like GPT-4 and Code Interpreter make it a go-to assistant for tasks ranging from writing and coding to research and customer support.
For businesses, this trend highlights the growing importance of AI integration in mobile-first strategies and the need to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
As AI apps become mainstream, ChatGPT’s dominance sets a benchmark for usability, scalability, and global reach—making it a model for future AI deployments across sectors.
FAQ
How many times has ChatGPT been downloaded in 2025?
ChatGPT has been downloaded over 410 million times globally this year, according to Appfigures.
Which AI app is the most popular in app stores?
ChatGPT has held the No. 1 spot on Google Play and iOS App Store for seven consecutive months.
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