ChatGPT Surpasses 700M Weekly Users Driven by Image Generation Feature

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is expected to surpass 700 million weekly active users this week, marking a significant increase from 500 million at the end of March 2025 and a fourfold rise compared to its user base from the previous year. This surge underscores the chatbot’s rapid adoption and highlights its position as one of the fastest-growing AI-powered tools globally. OpenAI attributes much of this growth to the introduction of the GPT-4-based image generation feature in March 2025, which has already led to the creation of over 700 million images in just one week of availability [1].

Nick Turley, OpenAI’s vice president and head of ChatGPT, highlighted the recent user growth and thanked the team for enhancing the product’s utility and aligning with the company’s mission to democratize AI. The image generation capability has been a key driver, enabling users to explore creative applications and complex problem-solving with ease. According to Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s COO, the feature has significantly enhanced user engagement and satisfaction [1].

Alongside user growth, OpenAI has also seen a notable increase in paid business subscribers. From 3 million in June 2025, this number has risen to 5 million, reflecting strong interest in the platform’s commercial capabilities. Analytics firm Sensor Tower reported that ChatGPT users access the app approximately 12 times per month, placing it second in terms of engagement behind only Google Search and X (formerly Twitter) [1]. Additionally, the average daily usage time reached 16 minutes in the first half of 2025, indicating the tool’s integration into users’ daily routines.

In July 2025, OpenAI further enhanced ChatGPT’s functionality with the introduction of a universal agent capable of performing complex digital tasks at the user’s command. The agent can create presentations, analyze competitors, and assist in decision-making by connecting with external apps such as Gmail and GitHub, further expanding the platform’s utility for both individual and business users [1].

This rapid expansion and feature development position ChatGPT not only as a leading conversational AI tool but also as a central hub for productivity and creativity across diverse industries. As OpenAI continues to refine and expand the capabilities of its platform, the trajectory of user engagement and commercial adoption suggests a transformative role for AI in everyday digital interactions.

Source: [1] OpenAI’s ChatGPT Nears 700M Weekly Users with New Image Generation Tool (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6892375970a6e44e3a06ab74/)