Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 PMAdvertising Technology
ChatGPT Ads Expands to 26 New Countries After Passing 100,000 Advertisers
ChatGPT Ads expands to 26 more countries after topping 100,000 advertisers, opening access for local businesses and global brands across more markets.
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Summary
On October 21, 2026, ChatGPT Ads expanded to 26 new countries after more than 100,000 advertisers had used the platform. The rollout lets more local businesses and global brands reach people in ChatGPT as they explore products, compare options and decide what to buy.
Details remain limited. The 26 countries and further rollout specifics were not disclosed in the available summary.
Positives
- 26 new countries expand the geographic availability of ChatGPT Ads.
- More than 100,000 advertisers have used the advertising platform.
- Local businesses and global brands can reach people while they explore, compare and make purchasing decisions in ChatGPT.
Risks & concerns
- The 26 newly added countries were not identified, limiting clarity about the expansion’s geographic scope.
- The 100,000-plus total counts advertisers that have used the platform, not necessarily those currently active.
- No additional figures were provided on advertiser activity or campaign performance.
Primary sourceOpenAI Newshttps://openai.com/index/chatgpt-ads-expands-26-new-countries
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