Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has made a big impact in the artificial intelligence industry, with its Android app reaching the No. 1 spot on the Google Play Store. This success comes shortly after its chatbot app became the top app on the Apple App Store.
According to app analytics firm AppFigures, the DeepSeek app has been downloaded over 1.2 million times on the Play Store and more than 1.9 million times on the App Store since its launch in mid-January. The Play Store listing also shows over 5 million downloads, indicating strong user interest.
What Makes DeepSeek Different?
DeepSeek’s popularity is growing because of its open-source AI models, which compete with big companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Anthropic. The company says its AI models were built at a much lower cost compared to its Western competitors and with less advanced AI chips.
DeepSeek’s Features and Benefits
DeepSeek’s app is a strong alternative to ChatGPT, offering useful AI-powered features such as:
- File analysis
- Answering questions
- Finding information online
- Syncing chat history across devices
With its free-to-use model, DeepSeek is attracting many users looking for smart AI tools without extra costs.
Can DeepSeek Beat ChatGPT?
Even though DeepSeek is gaining popularity, it still has a long way to go to beat OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which has around 300 million weekly active users. However, DeepSeek’s fast adoption and partnerships show that it could become a strong competitor in the AI chatbot market.
DeepSeek is not only popular with users but is also being used by companies like Perplexity and Gloo, a new project from former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. As more businesses start using its AI models, DeepSeek could become an important name in the AI industry.
Final Thoughts
The AI chatbot market is growing quickly, and DeepSeek’s success on both the Play Store and App Store is a sign of changing competition. Whether it can stay on top and compete with OpenAI remains to be seen, but its early success is impressive.
