AI NewsChatGPT’s Market Share Falls Below 50 Percent for First Time as Gemini, Claude Gain Ground: Report

ChatGPT’s Market Share Falls Below 50 Percent for First Time as Gemini, Claude Gain Ground: Report

11:54 AM IST · June 18, 2026

ChatGPT continues to be the world's most popular artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, but it now faces intense competition in the generative AI space. According to a recent market analysis, the AI chatbot's market share has slipped below the 50 percent mark for the first time since its launch in late 2022. The report mentions that users are increasingly looking towards rival AI apps like Gemini, Claude, and Grok. The move reportedly indicates a shift in consumer behaviour, with external events affecting user loyalty.