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ChatGPT user penetration among US adults
United States: 44% in 17 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2026.
- 44% Latest · United States · 17 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2026
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- 2 Records · 1 region · 2025–2026
Verified 29 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher
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ChatGPT user penetration among US adults
United States, 2025 to 17 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2026
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Actual | 34% |
| 17 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2026 | Actual | 44% |
Every record
2 records · 1 region · 2025–2026. Each period links to its record: the value, the quote it was read from, and the document.
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States 2 records | |||
| 17 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2026 | 44% | Pew Research · 17 Jun 2026 | |
| 2025 | 34% | Pew Research · 17 Jun 2026 | |
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- Definition
- Percentage of US adults who report having ever used the ChatGPT AI chatbot.
- Measure
- One slice of Consumer AI adoption ( form: share, segment: chatgpt ) . Share of adults or consumers utilizing artificial intelligence tools or applications. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americans' Views on AI Chatbots, Smart Devices and AI's Impact | Pew Research | 17 Jun 2026 | 2 |
Other slices of consumer AI adoption
- Generative AI tools weekly usage across six markets 2 six markets
- ChatGPT user penetration among US adults 50 and older 1 chatgpt 50 plus
- ChatGPT user penetration among US adults under 50 1 chatgpt under 50
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest chatGPT user penetration among US adults?
United States: 44% in 17 Feb 2026 to 23 Feb 2026.
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StatOrigin. (2026). ChatGPT user penetration among US adults [Data set]. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/chatgpt-user-penetration
"ChatGPT user penetration among US adults." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/chatgpt-user-penetration. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.
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