What is the story about?
In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, user loyalty appears to be thinner than ever.
Over the past few weeks, a noticeable shift has emerged, with a growing number of users moving away from ChatGPT and experimenting with alternatives. At the centre of this transition is Claude, which is rapidly gaining traction across both individual and enterprise use cases.
Fresh data from AI measurement platform Larridin suggests that this is not a marginal trend but a significant behavioural change. According to the data, users are quitting ChatGPT for Claude, with a 1,487 per cent increase in sessions in March alone.
The numbers indicate that users are not just trying out alternatives casually, but are actively integrating them into their daily workflows. This shift highlights a broader reality in the AI ecosystem: dominance is fluid, and user preference can change quickly based on performance, trust and usability.
Recent usage patterns show a clear surge in adoption for Claude, particularly in early March. According to Larridin’s analysis, Claude briefly overtook ChatGPT in daily active users during the first week of the month. Engagement levels also appear significantly higher, with users averaging 38 sessions per week on Claude compared to 18 on ChatGPT.
The growth trajectory is equally striking. Claude’s usage reportedly jumped from just over 1,100 sessions in mid-January to more than 17,600 by the second week of March, marking a sharp increase of nearly 1,500 per cent. The trend is not limited to individual users. In corporate environments, Claude is driving roughly double the number of sessions compared to ChatGPT, suggesting stronger adoption in professional workflows.
This movement has been informally dubbed “QuitGPT”, gaining momentum since January and drawing wider attention after being highlighted by MIT Technology Review.
It all started when Anthropic stood its ground to not work with Pentagon, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stepped up to shake hands with the Trump administration. For context, Pentagon wanted to override a few privacy guidelines to use Claude for "national interest".
While such shifts are not uncommon in fast-evolving tech sectors, the speed and scale of this transition are notable.
Additional indicators point in the same direction. Data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower showed a sharp spike in uninstall activity for ChatGPT’s mobile app in the United States, with
removals surging by 295 per cent on a single day in late February. This is significantly higher than its typical day-to-day uninstall rate.
Several factors appear to be driving the change. Some users have expressed concerns around the policies and positioning of OpenAI, while others have pointed to performance differences in specific tasks.
Across social media and user forums, many have noted that Claude performs better in certain areas, particularly those involving structured reasoning or longer-form outputs.
Beyond individual preferences, the shift underscores a deeper trend. AI tools are increasingly seen as interchangeable rather than indispensable. Instead of committing to a single platform, users are exploring multiple systems and selecting whichever tool best fits a given task.
For users considering a switch, Anthropic has introduced features aimed at making the transition smoother. One of the most notable additions is Claude’s Memory tool, designed to help users carry over their context and preferences from other AI platforms.
The feature allows paid users to import their chat history, tone preferences and ongoing project context from tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. The process is relatively straightforward. Users generate a summary of their interactions from their existing AI assistant and transfer it into Claude’s memory settings. Once imported, Claude can retain and apply that context across future interactions.
This approach addresses a common friction point in switching AI tools, where users often have to rebuild workflows from scratch. With memory integration, Claude aims to offer continuity, while also giving users visibility and control over what the system retains.
Alongside this, Anthropic has been expanding Claude’s capabilities in the direction of agentic AI. These systems are designed to go beyond simple prompt-response interactions, enabling the model to handle multi-step tasks, manage workflows and assist with more complex problem-solving scenarios. This includes applications such as coding assistance, document analysis and structured task execution.
If you plan to switch, here is a checklist for you to follow.
The broader implication is that AI usage is evolving from passive assistance to more active collaboration. As tools become more capable, the emphasis is shifting towards flexibility and adaptability rather than platform loyalty.
For professionals, this has direct implications. Job roles are increasingly demanding familiarity with multiple AI systems, along with skills such as workflow optimisation, prompt design and AI-assisted development. Rather than relying on a single tool, the focus is moving towards building resilience across platforms.
In that context, the question is not simply whether to switch from ChatGPT to Claude. It is whether users are prepared to adapt to a landscape where switching itself becomes the norm.
Over the past few weeks, a noticeable shift has emerged, with a growing number of users moving away from ChatGPT and experimenting with alternatives. At the centre of this transition is Claude, which is rapidly gaining traction across both individual and enterprise use cases.
Fresh data from AI measurement platform Larridin suggests that this is not a marginal trend but a significant behavioural change. According to the data, users are quitting ChatGPT for Claude, with a 1,487 per cent increase in sessions in March alone.
The numbers indicate that users are not just trying out alternatives casually, but are actively integrating them into their daily workflows. This shift highlights a broader reality in the AI ecosystem: dominance is fluid, and user preference can change quickly based on performance, trust and usability.
Users are quitting ChatGPT
Recent usage patterns show a clear surge in adoption for Claude, particularly in early March. According to Larridin’s analysis, Claude briefly overtook ChatGPT in daily active users during the first week of the month. Engagement levels also appear significantly higher, with users averaging 38 sessions per week on Claude compared to 18 on ChatGPT.
The growth trajectory is equally striking. Claude’s usage reportedly jumped from just over 1,100 sessions in mid-January to more than 17,600 by the second week of March, marking a sharp increase of nearly 1,500 per cent. The trend is not limited to individual users. In corporate environments, Claude is driving roughly double the number of sessions compared to ChatGPT, suggesting stronger adoption in professional workflows.
This movement has been informally dubbed “QuitGPT”, gaining momentum since January and drawing wider attention after being highlighted by MIT Technology Review.
It all started when Anthropic stood its ground to not work with Pentagon, but OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stepped up to shake hands with the Trump administration. For context, Pentagon wanted to override a few privacy guidelines to use Claude for "national interest".
While such shifts are not uncommon in fast-evolving tech sectors, the speed and scale of this transition are notable.
Additional indicators point in the same direction. Data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower showed a sharp spike in uninstall activity for ChatGPT’s mobile app in the United States, with
Several factors appear to be driving the change. Some users have expressed concerns around the policies and positioning of OpenAI, while others have pointed to performance differences in specific tasks.
Across social media and user forums, many have noted that Claude performs better in certain areas, particularly those involving structured reasoning or longer-form outputs.
Beyond individual preferences, the shift underscores a deeper trend. AI tools are increasingly seen as interchangeable rather than indispensable. Instead of committing to a single platform, users are exploring multiple systems and selecting whichever tool best fits a given task.
Should you move to Claude too?
For users considering a switch, Anthropic has introduced features aimed at making the transition smoother. One of the most notable additions is Claude’s Memory tool, designed to help users carry over their context and preferences from other AI platforms.
The feature allows paid users to import their chat history, tone preferences and ongoing project context from tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. The process is relatively straightforward. Users generate a summary of their interactions from their existing AI assistant and transfer it into Claude’s memory settings. Once imported, Claude can retain and apply that context across future interactions.
This approach addresses a common friction point in switching AI tools, where users often have to rebuild workflows from scratch. With memory integration, Claude aims to offer continuity, while also giving users visibility and control over what the system retains.
Alongside this, Anthropic has been expanding Claude’s capabilities in the direction of agentic AI. These systems are designed to go beyond simple prompt-response interactions, enabling the model to handle multi-step tasks, manage workflows and assist with more complex problem-solving scenarios. This includes applications such as coding assistance, document analysis and structured task execution.
If you plan to switch, here is a checklist for you to follow.
The broader implication is that AI usage is evolving from passive assistance to more active collaboration. As tools become more capable, the emphasis is shifting towards flexibility and adaptability rather than platform loyalty.
For professionals, this has direct implications. Job roles are increasingly demanding familiarity with multiple AI systems, along with skills such as workflow optimisation, prompt design and AI-assisted development. Rather than relying on a single tool, the focus is moving towards building resilience across platforms.
In that context, the question is not simply whether to switch from ChatGPT to Claude. It is whether users are prepared to adapt to a landscape where switching itself becomes the norm.
