ChatGPT Images 2.0 sees strong adoption in India, mixed results globally

May 1, 2026

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OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 has gained significant traction in India, becoming the largest user base since its launch. While overall global engagement remains modest, some emerging markets have experienced notable spikes in app downloads.

OpenAI reported that India is the largest user base for ChatGPT Images 2.0 since its launch last week.
The app saw approximately 5 million downloads in India during the launch week, compared to about 2 million in the U.S.
Global app downloads increased by 11% week-over-week, but daily active users and sessions rose only around 1%.
Emerging markets like Pakistan, Vietnam, and Indonesia experienced significant spikes in downloads, with increases up to 79% week-over-week.
Users in India are primarily utilizing the tool for personal expression, creating stylized portraits, avatars, and imaginative visuals.
The launch of ChatGPT Images 2.0 includes enhancements for rendering non-Latin text and generating multiple variations from a single prompt.
Early user trends indicate a diverse range of creative outputs, including fantasy-themed images and restored older photos.
The competitive landscape for AI image generation is intensifying, with other models like Google's Nano Banana also gaining traction in India.

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ChatGPT Images 2.0 sees strong adoption in India, mixed results globally

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