# ChatGPT usage up to 56.4%: GranNet survey

Digest AI · Marketing & Small Business · published 2026-09-23T08:09:00Z

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## Summary

A recent survey by GranNet Inc., conducted in August 2026, found that 56.4% of people use generative AI for research. Among these users, ChatGPT is the most popular tool, with 81.6% having experience using it. This statistic has increased from 38.4% in October 2025, indicating a significant shift in how people search and gather information.

## Key points

- ChatGPT usage up to 56.4%
- Among generative AI users, 81.6% have experience using ChatGPT
- The percentage of people using generative AI for research has increased from 38.4% in October 2025

## Why it matters

This increase in generative AI usage is reshaping how people search and gather information, with more users turning to tools like ChatGPT for a variety of tasks.

## Sources

1. [I realized I was opening ChatGPT before Google. With 56.4% of people using generative AI, the way we search has changed](https://note.com/yuiyui0707/n/n5b4b7017757e?hl=en) (note.com, 2026-09-23)

## Cite

Digest AI, "ChatGPT usage up to 56.4%: GranNet survey", 23 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/chatgpt-usage-up-to-56-4-grannet-survey

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