ChatGPT claws back web traffic share to 55.5 percent as Gemini's brief comeback fades

AITopTools Editorial TeamSeptember 7, 2026

What changed

ChatGPT’s share of AI chatbot website traffic rose to 55.5%, according to Similarweb, after a short-lived increase for Gemini. Despite the recovery, ChatGPT’s year-over-year lead narrowed from 73.3% as Gemini doubled its share and Claude grew nearly fivefold. The figures exclude mobile apps and desktop clients.

What this means for you

ChatGPT remains the most visited web-based chatbot in this measure, but rivals are gaining ground. Users and buyers should treat these figures as a view of website traffic—not total usage across apps and desktop software.

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