OpenAI confirmed on Friday that ChatGPT has surged to 900 million weekly active users, positioning the AI platform to hit the 1 billion milestone shortly. Alongside this growth, the company revealed a robust base of 50 million paying subscribers, cementing its dominance in the generative AI market.
Record-Breaking Growth and Subscriber Surge
The company highlighted a significant acceleration in user adoption throughout the start of the year. According to OpenAI’s official update, January and February are currently tracking to be the most successful months in company history regarding new paid sign-ups.
“People use ChatGPT to learn, write, plan, and build,” OpenAI stated. As the user base expands, the platform continues to refine its infrastructure, delivering faster response times, enhanced reliability, and more consistent performance for its global audience.
A Massive Jump in User Engagement
The latest figures represent a sharp upward trajectory for the chatbot. The 900 million weekly active user mark reflects a 100 million user increase since October 2025, when the company last reported 800 million weekly active users.
Securing $110 Billion in Historic Funding
These metrics coincide with a monumental financial milestone: OpenAI has successfully raised $110 billion in private funding. This development stands as one of the largest private funding rounds ever recorded, valuing the AI giant at $730 billion pre-money.
Key Investors in the Latest Round:
- Amazon: $50 billion contribution.
- Nvidia: $30 billion contribution.
- SoftBank: $30 billion contribution.
The funding round remains active, with the company anticipating additional capital inflows from further investors as it continues to scale its operations and AI development.