Company

OpenAI

Primary category

AI Search Tools

Best for

Users who want conversational answers grounded in current web information, including researchers, shoppers, students, and business operators.

Pricing

Initially rolled out by plan and region; later OpenAI expanded availability. Current access depends on ChatGPT availability and plan rules.

Free plan

yes

API

Open source/open weight

Linked launches

Latest launch date

October 31, 2024

Last verified

2026-06-08

Verification & Sources

Official site

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What It Does

OpenAI launched ChatGPT search, bringing web answers with source links into ChatGPT conversations.

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AI Search Tools October 31, 2024

OpenAI launched ChatGPT search, bringing web answers with source links into ChatGPT conversations.

Free: Yes API: No Open: No

Clear use caseBeginner-friendlyBusiness-friendlyTraction signal

This belongs in the hub because search changed ChatGPT from a static assistant into a live information interface.

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