ChatGPT search reaches 20% of Google's query volume

OpenAI announced that ChatGPT now handles search queries equal to 20% of Google's search volume. The company counts a search as any query that triggers a web search, excluding simple definitions or how-to explanations. This represents significant growth compared to Bing's 3% market share after over a decade of effort.

Key points

• ChatGPT search volume now equals 20% of Google's total search query volume
• OpenAI defines a search as queries that trigger web searches, not simple definitions or explanations
• For comparison, Microsoft's Bing holds about 3% of the search market after more than a decade
• OpenAI is expanding ads in ChatGPT to include product images, not just names and links
• The company is developing "Intelligent UI" features that create visual and interactive interfaces within chatbot responses

How to use it

• ChatGPT search is designed for queries requiring web results, not simple definitions or explanations
• Sponsored products now appear as images in search results, similar to traditional search engines
• The interface will increasingly offer visual and interactive elements beyond text responses

Have you switched from Google to ChatGPT for certain types of searches?