As of August 2025, the AI chatbot market is heavily dominated by a single player, with the rest of the competition scrambling for smaller slices of the pie, according to data from Statcounter.
ChatGPT's Unrivaled Dominance
ChatGPT leads the pack with an overwhelming 82.7% market share, solidifying its position as the most visited AI chatbot platform globally. Its widespread adoption and versatility have made it the go-to choice for users seeking AI-powered assistance, leaving competitors far behind.
Perplexity's Distant Second Place
Trailing in second is Perplexity, holding an 8.2% share. However, this is a notable decline from its peak of 14.1% in March 2025. Despite its innovative approach to search and answer generation, Perplexity has struggled to maintain its earlier momentum against ChatGPT’s dominance.
The Rest of the Field
The remaining competitors lag significantly, collectively accounting for less than 10% of the market:
- Microsoft Copilot: 4.5%
- Google Gemini: 2.2%
- Deepseek: 1.5%
- Claude: 0.9%
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A Fragmented Market
Beyond ChatGPT’s commanding lead, the AI chatbot market is highly fragmented. Platforms like Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Deepseek, and Claude are vying for relevance but have yet to capture significant user bases. This stark disparity highlights the challenge competitors face in challenging ChatGPT’s entrenched position.
As the AI chatbot landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether any platform can close the gap or if ChatGPT will maintain its near-monopoly in the space.
