DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT in monthly visits, ranks third globally

Efe Udin

March 31, 2025

DeepSeek has become the fastest-growing AI platform in the world, surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT in monthly website visits. According to the AI analysis platform aitools.xyz, DeepSeek recorded 525 million visits in February 2025, slightly exceeding ChatGPT’s 500 million. This marks a significant milestone for the Chinese AI model, highlighting its rapid rise in global adoption.

DeepSeek’s market position

DeepSeek now holds a global market share of 6.58%, placing it third among AI tools. It trails behind ChatGPT, which leads with 43.16%, and Canva, which has an 8.27% share. Despite its relatively recent introduction, DeepSeek’s swift expansion suggests a growing shift in AI preferences, with users increasingly turning to alternative models.

Rapid rise in popularity

Since early 2025, DeepSeek has gained widespread attention for its AI capabilities, attracting users from various industries. Its features and performance have contributed to its increasing popularity. On January 27, the DeepSeek app became the most downloaded free app on Apple’s App Store in both China and the United States, surpassing ChatGPT in U.S. rankings. This achievement demonstrated its global appeal and potential to challenge more established platforms.

QuestMobile data further highlights DeepSeek’s rapid growth. On January 28, it overtook ChatGPT in daily active users, and by February 1, it had surpassed 30 million users. This made DeepSeek the fastest application in history to reach this milestone, surpassing the adoption speed of many major tech platforms. The surge in users reflects a strong demand for AI tools beyond OpenAI’s offerings.

Competition in the AI market

DeepSeek’s rise shows the AI field is changing fast, with more rivals in the field. OpenAI has led with ChatGPT, but new models hint at a shift in what users want. It is gaining many users fast, which points to a need for more AI choices. Can it keep this pace and rival ChatGPT? Time will tell, but its quick win proves the AI race is heating up. As AI grows, DeepSeek’s fate rests on fresh ideas and user trust. That it can vie with big names like OpenAI hints at a new market trend. If DeepSeek stays on track, it may shake up AI more, shaping how AI tools work worldwide.

Disclaimer: We may be compensated by some of the companies whose products we talk about, but our articles and reviews are always our honest opinions. For more details, you can check out our editorial guidelines and learn about how we use affiliate links.

Follow Gizchina.com on Google News for news and updates in the technology sector.

Source/VIA :

MyDrivers

Read Also: OpenAI Launches GPT-4o Image Generation with Enhanced Text and Instructions