OpenAI's Revenue Set to Triple After Jump in Paid ChatGPT Users

ChatGPT crosses 20M paid subscribers as OpenAI's projected revenue triples in new valuation round

Apr 01, 2025

Summary

OpenAI’s paid user base rises 30% to 20M, driving estimated monthly revenue to over $415 million

OpenAI's paid subscriber base for ChatGPT climbed to over 20 million from 15.5 million in the past quarter, The Information reported, citing a company spokesperson. The 30% rise in users corresponds to an estimated monthly revenue increase from $333 million to $415 million — also a 30% jump.

The figures follow news of OpenAI's $40 billion funding round, which values the company at $300 billion. Japanese technology firm SoftBank (SFTBY, Financial) is said to be leading the round. Microsoft (MSFT, Financial), a key investor in OpenAI, continues to support its growth.

OpenAI also revealed that ChatGPT is now used by more than 500 million people on a weekly basis. The company has projected significant revenue expansion, expecting to more than triple its total to $12.7 billion in 2025 from $3.7 billion in 2024. Bloomberg previously reported that OpenAI anticipates generating $29.4 billion in 2026.

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