ChatGPT Makes Waves by Entering the Top 10 Most Downloaded Apps of 2023

Data analytics platform Appfigures has recently unveiled the rankings of the most downloaded apps on the App Store and Google Play Store for November 2023, and amidst the familiar names, a notable entrant has made a surprising debut. OpenAI's conversational AI, ChatGPT, has managed to secure a coveted spot within the top 10.

TikTok Continues its Dominance, Secures #1 on iOS

Maintaining its impressive momentum, the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok secured the first position on Apple's App Store, boasting a remarkable 16 million downloads for the month. Notably, the podium was largely dominated by Chinese apps, with shopping platform Temu in second place and video editor CapCut in third – both subsidiaries of ByteDance, TikTok's parent company.

ChatGPT Breaks into Top 6 on Both Android and iOS Platforms

In a significant feat, ChatGPT not only secured a position within the top 6 on iOS but also closely trailed the perennial powerhouse Instagram at #6. The messaging giant WhatsApp, as anticipated, rounded out the top 10.

When accounting for both Android and iOS rankings, ChatGPT showcased its strength by breaking into the overall top 10 most downloaded apps globally for November, boasting an impressive 19 million installs.

Instagram Leads on Android, Successfully Fends Off TikTok Challenge

On Google Play, the photo-sharing app Instagram claimed the coveted #1 spot with a staggering 41 million downloads, successfully fending off competition from social media rival TikTok. Facebook and WhatsApp also made notable appearances within the Android top 5.

TikTok and Instagram Engage in a Close Contest at the Pinnacle

With a combined total of 49 million downloads across both app stores, the competition was fierce between leading social apps TikTok and Instagram in November. While both apps had an equal number of installations, TikTok's raw download numbers ultimately gave it the edge, allowing it to claim the title of the most downloaded app worldwide.

The breakout success of ChatGPT in the past month suggests that conversational AI is on the cusp of joining the elite ranks of the most popular apps in 2023. Often, high download numbers precede widespread mainstream adoption, so keep an eye out for the potential impact of ChatGPT in the coming year.