The share of Americans who say they use ChatGPT has more than doubled since 2023
% of U.S. adults who say they ever use ChatGPT
Note: Dotted line indicates change in question wording. From 2023 to 2025, the question was “Have you ever used ChatGPT?” and was asked of those who had heard at least a little about ChatGPT. In 2026, the question also asked about other chatbots.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
The share of Americans who say they use ChatGPT has more than doubled since 2023
% of U.S. adults who say they ever use ChatGPT
| Year | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 18% |
| 2024 | 23% |
| 2025 | 34% |
| 2026 | 44% |
Note: Dotted line indicates change in question wording. From 2023 to 2025, the question was “Have you ever used ChatGPT?” and was asked of those who had heard at least a little about ChatGPT. In 2026, the question also asked about other chatbots.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
