Meta's Muse AI agent achieved higher download numbers in its early launch compared to ChatGPT's initial mobile launch.

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22 Sept 20265 outlets

What it means

Meta's new AI agent app has achieved higher download numbers and daily active users in its early launch period compared to ChatGPT's initial mobile launch, according to market data estimates. The app reached the top of the US iOS free app charts within days of its September 8, 2026 launch, signaling strong consumer interest in Meta's AI offering.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim relies on market data estimates from firms like , which are credible but not official. The reporting is secondary, aggregating these estimates, and the comparison to ChatGPT's early launch may not account for different market conditions. No primary data from Meta or Apple is cited.

How new

Genuinely new coverage of Meta's Muse launch, based on data from the first two weeks after its September 8 release.

Past coverage

We covered the stock market reaction to Muse's launch on September 22, 2026, noting that Arm shares jumped 13% and other chip stocks also rose.