ChatGPT, developed by US-based firm OpenAI, has surged to become the fifth most visited website globally in April 2025, according to data from similarweb.com. The AI tool, which saw an average visit duration of 7 minutes and 15 seconds, ranks behind Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, which held the top four spots respectively. The platform leapfrogged eight positions among all websites, attracting 4.7 billion monthly visitors. This growth is further highlighted by its dominance in the AI tools category, significantly outpacing competitors like Canva and Google Translate. In addition to its traffic surge, ChatGPT has also made its debut among the world's top 100 most valuable brands, ranking 60th with an estimated brand value of $43.5 billion, according to the Kantar BrandZ Global 2025 ranking. This entry underscores the growing influence and recognition of AI technologies in the global market.
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