OpenAI Reports Weekly User Reach of 1.2 Billion

2026-10-06

OpenAI's ChatGPT now engages 1.2 billion users weekly, according to the company. Its annualized revenue rate is approaching $70 billion, a 70 percent increase since early Q3, driven by enterprise sales, its Codex coding assistant, and competitive pricing.

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OpenAI's ChatGPT is now used by 1.2 billion individuals weekly. The company's annualized revenue rate is nearing $70 billion, a 70 percent increase since early Q3, due to enterprise sales, its Codex coding assistant, and competitive pricing.

Key facts

  • OpenAI's ChatGPT reaches 1.2 billion users weekly.
  • The company's annualized revenue rate is approaching $70 billion.
  • This revenue represents a 70 percent increase since the beginning of the third quarter.
  • Growth is attributed to enterprise sales, the Codex coding assistant, and competitive pricing.
  • The widespread adoption of AI models raises questions about information accuracy and verifiability.

Source: The Decoder

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