ChatGPT still leads with 50% of downloads, but growth is slowing to just 6%
2025-12-07 00:05

ChatGPT’s rapid expansion is showing signs of cooling, while Google’s Gemini picks up speed, new research by Sensor Tower shows. ChatGPT still holds the top spot in the AI assistant space. Data from Sensor Tower shows that OpenAI captures half of all worldwide mobile downloads and accounts for 55% of people using AI chatbots each month around the globe. However, Google’s competing product is now growing faster across three key areas: new downloads, monthly active users, and average user engagement time. The numbers have caught OpenAI’s attention. A recent “code red” memo from CEO Sam Altman instructed workers to focus on improving the company’s AI tools. The note highlighted several areas needing improvement, including making responses more personal, enhancing the system’s functionality, and creating more effective images. Growth numbers tell two different stories The competition isn’t finished yet. Both products continue adding users at a strong pace. ChatGPT saw its...
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