Developed by OpenAI, the app Sora has skyrocketed to stardom since its release. In fact, within the first week it hit more than one million installs! The app first debuted as an invite-only, fast-track application for United States and Canadian iOS users. It has quickly made the leap to a broader audience and is now completely open without an invite code in the U.S., Canada, Japan and Korea.
On its first day of release, Sora notched around 470,000 downloads on the Google Play Store. The iOS version was similarly busy, with early estimates of 56,000 downloads climbing to about 110,000. Even more impressively, nearly 69,300 of these downloads were credited to users from the United States U.S.
After debuting on the App Store Sora quickly became a breakout success, topping the App Store charts in record time. Today, it sits at No. 1 of the U.S. App Store’s iPhone Top Free Charts. This impressive performance underscores the strong interest in the app, which is part of OpenAI’s expanding portfolio that includes popular tools like ChatGPT.
Readers of all ages are rushing to download the Sora app. Its intuitive design and cutting-edge functionality make it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike. The app’s AI driving capabilities were intentionally developed by OpenAI to prioritize user experience for all. We suspect this inspired craftsmanship tempered its mainstream popularity.
The early restricted rollout of Sora generated buzz among its future user base. When it finally did get released to a more general audience, downloads increased exponentially. As it continues to gain traction in new markets, including Japan and Korea, the app’s growth trajectory appears poised to continue.
Appfigures supplied the estimates below that put Sora’s stellar download numbers and performance in the app market into context. As more and more users use this new application, it will be interesting to see how it evolves. We’ll remain focused on its continued development to meet the intense pressures of a rapidly growing user base.