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OpenAI’s ChatGPT iPhone app has reached approximately 29.6 million downloads globally in the past 28 days, according to Similarweb statistics. This surge in downloads places it close to the combined iOS downloads of major social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X, which total around 32.6 million in the same period. ChatGPT is ranked as the top free productivity app on the iOS App Store and has maintained a strong presence across various categories in key markets, including the U.S., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Japan. The app’s popularity has been boosted by updates such as the AI image generator capable of creating visuals inspired by Studio Ghibli, contributing to a 28% month-over-month increase in downloads.