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May 13, 2026
Women Now Make Up Over Half of ChatGPT Users
Published: May 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Updated: May 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM
100-word summary
OpenAI's latest usage report shows ChatGPT crossing a demographic threshold: for the first time, users with typically feminine names account for over half of identifiable users. The data, from consumer plans in Q1 2026, also reveals messaging from users over 35 gained share, while the fastest growth came from unexpected places. Haiti and the Dominican Republic jumped nine spots in per-capita usage rankings, alongside Japan, Tanzania, and Mexico. The fastest-growing workplace tasks? Creating written and visual materials plus handling health documentation. The shift suggests ChatGPT is no longer just an early-adopter toy but a mainstream utility spanning demographics and continents most analysts weren't watching.
What happened
OpenAI's latest usage report shows ChatGPT crossing a demographic threshold: for the first time, users with typically feminine names account for over half of identifiable users. The data, from consumer plans in Q1 2026, also reveals messaging from users over 35 gained share, while the fastest growth came from unexpected places. Haiti and the Dominican Republic jumped nine spots in per-capita usage rankings, alongside Japan, Tanzania, and Mexico. The fastest-growing workplace tasks? Creating written and visual materials plus handling health documentation.
Why it matters
The shift suggests ChatGPT is no longer just an early-adopter toy but a mainstream utility spanning demographics and continents most analysts weren't watching.