OpenAI Hits 900M Weekly ChatGPT Users Amid $110B Funding
OpenAI is closing in on a major milestone, as its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, now commands 900 million weekly active users. The company disclosed the figures on Friday, highlighting significant growth in both its free and paid user bases.
Beyond the surge in overall traffic, the platform has reached 50 million paying subscribers. According to the company, the start of the year has seen a notable spike in adoption, with January and February currently trending to become the most successful months for new subscription growth in the organization’s history.
Growth and Performance
The latest data reflects a consistent upward trajectory for the platform, which saw an increase of 100 million weekly active users since the 800 million mark reported in October 2025. OpenAI attributes this sustained interest to the evolving utility of the tool, noting that users are increasingly integrating the technology into their workflows for planning, writing, and development.
The company emphasized that as the user base expands, the underlying model continues to undergo improvements, resulting in:
- Increased response speeds
- Enhanced system reliability
- Stronger safety protocols
- More consistent overall performance
A Historic Financial Milestone
These usage metrics coincide with a massive financial development for the AI developer. OpenAI confirmed it has secured $110 billion in private funding, positioning the transaction as one of the largest private capital raises on record. The round, which is still ongoing, currently values the company at $730 billion pre-money.
The funding initiative is backed by major industry players, including:
- Amazon: $50 billion investment
- Nvidia: $30 billion investment
- SoftBank: $30 billion investment
OpenAI stated that it anticipates additional investors will join the round before it concludes.