ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPO | The Verge
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Data from Sensor Tower shows ChatGPT’s growth is slowing down, as Claude and other competitors’ growth is increasing, just as OpenAI is planning its IPO.
AINewsTechChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPOChatGPT is still growing its user base, but that growth is slowing down, especially compared to rival Claude.ChatGPT is still growing its user base, but that growth is slowing down, especially compared to rival Claude.by Stevie BonifieldApr 29, 2026, 2:43 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeStevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.ChatGPT is struggling to keep up its once-explosive growth as users uninstall the app or opt for rival chatbots instead. According to data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, ChatGPT experienced a 132 percent increase in uninstalls year-over-year in April. Its uninstall rate was even higher last month, up 413 percent year-over-year, following OpenAI’s deal with the Pentagon in February.While ChatGPT is still growing its user base, Sensor Tower says that growth is slowing down — ChatGPT increased its monthly active users by 168 percent in January, but only 78 percent in April. ChatGPT still has a “substantially larger user base” than its rivals, but its growth is also falling behind Claude’s. According to Sensor Tower, ChatGPT’s downloads were up 14 percent year-over-year over the past few months while Claude saw an 11x increase during the same period.RelatedThe vibes are off at OpenAIChatGPT is experiencing this slowdown right as ...
