ChatGPT Ads expands to 26 new countries: reach grows to 89 markets

On October 21, 2026, OpenAI expanded ChatGPT Ads to 26 countries, bringing the total to 89 markets; since February, more than 100,000 advertisers have launched campaigns.

Compiled by Sergey KostenchukPublished 2026-10-21Updated 2026-10-21

2026-10-21 Business OpenAI

💼 ChatGPT Ads expands to 26 new countries — reach grows to 89 markets

On October 21, OpenAI expanded its advertising product to 26 territories: 14 Latin American countries, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, as well as Ukraine, Nigeria, South Africa, Serbia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Cambodia. Since February, more than 100,000 advertisers have launched campaigns.

🌍 OpenAI's advertising business reached a $1 billion annual run-rate in August, up from $100 million in March: the company is monetizing AI dialogues and directly competing with Google and Meta for advertising budgets.

👤 Users on the Free and Go plans, including in Ukraine, will see ads; Plus, Pro, and Enterprise remain ad-free, and ads labeled as sponsored do not affect the model's responses.

Source 1: https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-ads-expands-26-new-countries/ Source 2: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/21/openai-chatgpt-ads-26-countries.html

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