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Developers can now submit apps to ChatGPT

ChatGPT just opened its app store. Developers can now ship chat-native experiences directly to 200M+ users.

Reporting by OpenAI Blog 1 min brief
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Why it matters

OpenAI is building an ecosystem play around ChatGPT, creating a new distribution channel for AI-native applications and reducing friction for developers to monetize chat interactions. This shifts ChatGPT from a model interface to a platform.

The key facts

5 to know

  1. In-product app directory launched for ChatGPT

  2. Apps SDK and updated guidelines released for developers

  3. App submission and review process now live

  4. Focus on 'chat-native experiences' and 'real-world actions'

  5. Published December 17, 2025

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Publisher excerpt: Developers can now submit apps for review and publication in ChatGPT, with approved apps appearing in a new in-product directory for easy discovery. Updated tools, guidelines, and the Apps SDK help developers build powerful chat-native experiences that bring real-world actions into ChatGPT.
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