ChatGPT traffic rebounds even as rivals gain ground

The chatbot's springtime slump raised questions about whether it would be able to sustain its early dominance as competitors gained ground.

ChatGPT traffic rebounds even as rivals gain ground

TL;DR

  • ChatGPT's web traffic saw a rebound in the past three months.
  • This rebound follows a volatile first half of 2026.
  • ChatGPT remains the top AI chatbot by website visits.
  • Competitors are eroding ChatGPT's market share.