ChatGPT Overtakes Instagram and TikTok as the Most Downloaded App in March 2025
ChatGPT became the most downloaded app globally in March 2025, beating Instagram and TikTok. Discover why users are turning to AI more than ever.
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ChatGPT Overtakes Instagram and TikTok as the Most Downloaded App in March 2025 ChatGPT Just Beat Instagram and TikTok in Global Downloads — Here’s What That Means I’ve been watching the rise of AI tools closely, but this news made me pause: ChatGPT has officially become the most downloaded app globally in March 2025, excluding games. Yes, it even outpaced Instagram and TikTok — two of the biggest names in the app world. As someone who has followed the AI space for years, this moment feels like a major shift in how everyday users engage with technology. Image Credits:SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP / Getty Images AI Is Now Mainstream —and People Are Loving It When OpenAI released ChatGPT as an app, it felt like a quiet beta experiment. But here we are, not long after, and it's sitting comfortably at the top of app store charts worldwide. This isn’t just a tech trend anymore — it’s a global movement. Millions of people are now using AI to brainstorm, write, learn, and even chat casually. I’ve personally used it to outline articles, get SEO suggestions, and even plan my trips.…