ChatGPT is OpenAI's conversational AI assistant, powered by the GPT-4 model. Launched in November 2022, it revolutionized public access to AI and popularized the use of conversational AI assistants.

GPT-5: The new generation (August 2025)

GPT-5 has become ChatGPT's default model, replacing GPT-4o, o3, o4-mini and GPT-4.5 for all signed-in users.

Key features of GPT-5

  • Automatic reasoning: Applies deeper thinking when the answer requires it
  • Fewer hallucinations: OpenAI's most reliable model to date
  • Coding excellence: 74.9% on SWE-bench Verified (vs. 69.1% for o3, 30.8% for GPT-4o)
  • Response modes: Auto, Fast and Thinking (deep reasoning)

How ChatGPT cites brands

Without browsing: GPT-5 relies on its training data. Brands present in web corpora can appear naturally.

With browsing (Browse): ChatGPT searches Bing in real time. Visibility on Bing then becomes critical.

ChatGPT versions in 2025

VersionModelFeatures
FreeGPT-5, then GPT-5 mini (after quota)Volume-limited access
PlusUnlimited GPT-5 + legacy modelsWeb browsing, file analysis, Custom GPTs
ProGPT-5 Pro + priority accessMaximum capabilities, extended context
Team/EnterpriseAll models + GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o3Privacy, advanced Custom GPTs

Legacy models still available

Paid subscribers retain access to GPT-4o, GPT-4.1 (coding-specialized) and o3 via the model selector.

Note: GPT-4 (original) was retired on April 30, 2025, replaced by GPT-4o.

Improving your visibility on ChatGPT

Target Bing: ChatGPT uses Bing for web browsing. Use Bing Webmaster Tools.

Be on Wikipedia: Wikipedia data is strongly represented in training.

Create citable content: Statistics, studies, clear and structured definitions.

Strengthen E-E-A-T: Authority and expertise are valued by GPT models.

Across AI answers, a brand appears just 1 time in 6. Does yours show up?

Every question asked to ChatGPT without your name in the answer is a competitor recommended instead of you — measured across 6,820 real AI answers.

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