Anthropic's Claude Passes ChatGPT, Now #1, on Apple's 'Top Apps' Chart After Pentagon Controversy

Source: Slashdot

Background

Anthropic may have lost out on doing business with the US government, but it has gained enough popularity to earn the number‑one spot on the App Store’s Top Free Apps leaderboard. Engadget reports.

Chart Performance

• By late Friday, Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant had already leaped to the #2 slot on Apple’s chart. CNBC reported on Saturday.
• On Saturday, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was at No. 1 and Google’s Gemini at No. 3.
• On Jan. 30, Claude was ranked No. 131 in the U.S.; it then bounced between the top 20 and top 50 for much of February, according to data from analytics company Sensor Tower. Sensor Tower chart.
• By Friday night, Claude had risen to the top spot, becoming the most downloaded free app on the App Store.

Public Reaction

• Pop singer Katy Perry posted a screenshot of Anthropic’s Pro subscription for consumers, with a heart superimposed over it, reaching 85.3 million followers. View the tweet.
• Engadget noted that Anthropic’s “very public spat” with the Pentagon led to a wave of user support that finally allowed Claude to dethrone OpenAI’s ChatGPT on the App Store.

Anthropic’s Statement

On Friday, Anthropic posted a statement thanking its supporters:

“We are deeply grateful to our users, and to the industry peers, policymakers, veterans, and members of the public who have voiced their support in recent days. Thank you.” Read the full statement.