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57.59%
57.59% -- market share for ChatGPT (2026-02)
ChatGPT held a 57.59% market share among the top 65 most popular AI tools globally based on monthly visit counts calculated by Semrush as of February 2026.
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57.59%
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2026-02
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95
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Exploding Topics (Semrush)
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🤖 The ranking of the 65 most popular AI tools in the world, according to Exploding Topics
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Share of visits among top 65 AI tools ranked by Semrush
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Trend Over Time
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81% | |
| 2025 | 59.5% | -26.5% |
| 2026 | 65% | +9.2% |
| 2026 | 68% | +4.6% |
| 2026 | 45.3% | -33.4% |
| 2026-02 (current) | 57.59% | +27.1% |
| Q1 2026 | 90% | +56.3% |
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IndustryAI
RegionGlobal
RoleAll marketers
Channelmulti-channel
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ChatGPT: 57.59% market share. Source: Exploding Topics (Semrush) (2026-02). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/chatgpt-ai-tools-market-share-2026
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