OpenAI's Sora Surges to No. 3 App in U.S. with 164K Downloads in 48 Hours
OpenAI's latest offering, Sora, an AI-powered video generation app, has sparked significant interest. It swiftly climbed the ranks of the U.S. App Store, outpacing several AI competitors, and amassing a substantial number of downloads within its first two days of launch.
Sora's appeal lies in its social, visual experience, differentiating it from text-based AI apps like ChatGPT. Despite being invite-only and limited to users in the U.S. and Canada, Sora logged an impressive 56,000 downloads on its first day, reaching 164,000 installs in its initial 48 hours. This rapid growth positions Sora as the No. 3 app, trailing only ChatGPT and Gemini.
OpenAI has a history of testing AI apps with limited audiences before wider release, as seen with ChatGPT. Sora's global rollout is expected to result in even larger user numbers. While no specific next region has been officially announced, Sora's availability in the Azure OpenAI service's 'Sweden Central' region hints at potential expansion into Europe.
Sora's successful launch demonstrates the high demand for AI-powered video tools. With its global rollout planned, OpenAI's latest app is poised to attract a broader user base, building on the buzz created by its initial limited release.
