Daily Visitors to ChatGPT Surpass Monthly Users of Copilot
The Evolving Landscape of AI Tools: ChatGPT vs. Microsoft Copilot
Last year, excitement swirled around AI-powered applications like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Despite the buzz, surveys suggested that not many people were integrating AI into their everyday activities, hinting that the hype might not align with real-world interest in these technologies. Fast forward to this year, and a noticeable shift has occurred. AI tools now exhibit heightened intelligence with enhanced reasoning abilities and even features like memory for remembering past conversations.
Expanding Usage of AI Tools
Recent data from aitools.xyz indicates that generative AI is here to stay. The firm analyzed trends across over 10,500 AI tools in February 2025, revealing significant usage patterns.
Key Statistics
- OpenAI’s Dominance: OpenAI remains the leader in the AI space, largely due to its two-year head start in the industry, which allowed ChatGPT to solidify its position. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella commented on this development and its implications.
- Traffic Numbers: In February 2025, ChatGPT amassed an impressive 173.3 million daily visits, dwarfing Microsoft Copilot’s 98.9 million monthly visits. This highlights ChatGPT’s vast user engagement compared to Copilot.
Growth Rates
Despite trailing behind, Microsoft Copilot experienced a remarkable 6811% year-over-year growth in 2024. This suggests a rising interest in Microsoft’s offerings, signaling that the tool is gradually gaining traction among users.
Metrics Comparison (February 2025)
| Metric | ChatGPT | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | #1 | #11 |
| Market Share | 43.16% | 0.82% |
| Total Visits in 2024 | 40 billion | 677.3 million |
| Year-over-Year Growth | 60.64% | 6811.22% |
| Average Daily Visits | 173.3 million | 3.3 million |
| Monthly Visits | 5.2 billion | 98.9 million |
| Month-over-Month Change | +500 million | -1.80 million |
Microsoft Copilot’s Progress
At the end of 2023, Microsoft introduced mobile versions of Copilot, aiming to compete more effectively in the AI market. Despite including advanced features such as DALL-E 3 image generation and GPT-4, the preference for ChatGPT on mobile platforms remained strong, with users even willing to pay for a subscription for enhanced functionality.
Obstacle to Adoption
Reports from Appfigures indicated that deploying Copilot on mobile devices did little to impact ChatGPT’s user acquisition or revenue. The slow uptake of Copilot is attributed to poor marketing. There was a noted absence of effective advertisement strategies to enhance the app’s visibility in app stores.
User Feedback Issues
Microsoft faced criticism regarding Copilot’s recent updates, with users expressing concerns about a decline in the overall user experience. Some insiders described the recent changes as regressive. However, at its 50th anniversary celebrations, Microsoft showcased new features for Copilot, including Copilot Vision and memory functions. These enhancements might attract more users and stimulate growth for the tool.
User Sentiment Towards Copilot
Interestingly, a significant portion of feedback directed to Microsoft’s AI division reflects user dissatisfaction when comparing Copilot to ChatGPT. Microsoft has contested these views, insisting that the differences stem from improper use rather than inherent flaws in Copilot itself.
As the landscape of AI continues to evolve, both ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot are vying for dominance. Each tool is adapting to meet user needs and preferences while also enhancing their functionalities to remain competitive in a rapidly changing market.
