the most common question I get is still "should I use ChatGPT or Gemini?
ChatGPT
OpenAI's conversational AI assistant for text, images, voice and code, with custom GPTs, web browsing and data analysis. The most widely used consumer AI chat product; paid tiers unlock newer models and higher limits. Free tier; Plus ~$20/month, Pro ~$200/month.
first seen 11 Jun 2026
Who actually uses ChatGPT
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- TEDx Talks44.6M reach · since 29 Aug 20261×
- Linus Tech Tips16.9M reach · since 2 Aug 20261×
- Trakin Tech15.5M reach · since 10 Jun 20263×
- freeCodeCamp.org11.9M reach · since 27 May 20266×
- Apna College7.9M reach · since 15 Aug 20261×
- Ali Abdaal6.7M reach · since 29 Jun 20261×
- Think School6.5M reach · since 9 Jun 20264×
- Spreading Gyan5.8M reach · since 13 Aug 20263×
- WsCube Tech4.5M reach · since 18 Jul 20263×
- Kevin Stratvert4.4M reach · since 25 Jun 202613×
- Dan Martell3.1M reach · since 12 Aug 20262×
- Leila Gharani3.1M reach · since 7 Jul 20261×
- Website Learners2.9M reach · since 8 May 20264×
- The Futur2.8M reach · since 4 Aug 20261×
- Tech With Tim2.1M reach · since 16 Jun 20262×
- GuideRealm2.1M reach · since 18 Jul 20261×
- Justin Brown - Primal Video1.9M reach · since 11 Sept 20261×
- Jeff Su1.9M reach · since 20 Jan 20267×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
Verdict: Siri AI versus Claude and ChatGPT
GPT Image 2.5 Tutorial: How to Use ChatGPT Image Generator Like a PRO
Intro: Building Web Apps with ChatGPT Codex
Checking ChatGPT Plus Plan Requirements & Connecting @sites
ChatGPT barely registers at 0.3%, but it's already first contact for nearly 7% of buyers.
12 Life-Changing Ways To Use ChatGPT in 2026
Meet Jev AI, the new decision-making model built by a ChatGPT co-inventor.
Type @Higgsfield /marketing and run your ads from ChatGPT.
New ChatGPT Ads
developers buying access to Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini for up to 70% to 90% less than official prices?
New ChatGPT Tools, NotebookLM Updates, Big Claude Changes, Grok Bot Live, + More!
If you're studying with ChatGPT, stop asking broad questions like explain biology or help me study.
What should I build with ChatGPT?
4 brutal ChatGPT prompts that reveal your true self.
I show how I connect OpenArt to ChatGPT
ChatGPT Sol 5.6 vs Claude Fable 5
How Blender MCP Connects ChatGPT to Blender API
where we build and publish a real website without leaving ChatGPT.
Most people use ChatGPT like a search box.
Everyone is talking about AI, ChatGPT, and agents
Ask ChatGPT what you would be doing if money wasn't a concern
OpenAI: Accelerating antibiotic discovery with ChatGPT
In this video I let ChatGPT GPT-6 Astra run my animated YouTube channel from start to finish and the results are amazing
So lernst du einfach ALLES! 🤯 #chatgpt
with its ChatGPT/Codex integration allowing video creation directly through an AI workflow.
I let ChatGPT Astra take control of Minecraft and told it to build a portrait of me out of blocks...
Claude and ChatGPT leave watermarks on text.
We’ll start with the new Images experience in ChatGPT and explore templates and prompts.
ChatGPT Just Added Secret Video Cheat Codes!
Is there a newer or better tool?
1 public switch record away from ChatGPT — most to Claude. The receipts are below — decide for yourself.
Ishan Sharma switched away to Claude
“ChatGPT has its own benefits, but Claude is something you should definitely try”
Sabrina Ramonov 🍄 switched to ChatGPT from Claude
“Why I Switched From Claude to ChatGPT (without losing anything)”
FAQ
Do creators actually use ChatGPT, or is it sponsored?+
Of 617 tracked ChatGPT mentions with receipts, 586 are organic (genuine workflow use), 30 sponsored, 1 ambiguous — 95% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.
What is ChatGPT?+
ChatGPT is OpenAI's AI assistant for conversation, writing, coding, image generation and analysis, available free and via paid tiers.
Is ChatGPT free?+
ChatGPT has a free tier; ChatGPT Plus costs about $20 per month and the Pro tier about $200 per month.
Which creators use ChatGPT?+
Creators tracked in the ai-assistants category — see the receipts on this page.