OpenAI expands ChatGPT Ads to 26 more countries
By Automate Basics, written with AI from OpenAI's original
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads has expanded to 26 more countries and that more than 100,000 advertisers have used the platform. The announcement gives businesses a reason to check availability, but does not name the new markets.
What changed with ChatGPT Ads
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads has expanded to 26 additional countries, making the advertising platform available in more markets. The company also says more than 100,000 advertisers have used it. OpenAI describes the platform as a way for businesses to reach people while they explore, compare and decide what to buy in ChatGPT.
The available announcement does not identify the new countries or explain where ads appear. For marketing teams, the news is broader potential availability, not confirmation that ads are available in every market or appropriate for every campaign.
Who can use ChatGPT Ads, and what does it cost?
OpenAI describes ChatGPT Ads as an option for advertisers ranging from local businesses to global brands. The available announcement does not name the 26 newly added countries, so a team cannot confirm from it whether its own market is included.
OpenAI provides no plan requirements, eligibility rules, minimum spend or pricing in the available title and summary. Businesses considering the platform should treat the expansion as a reason to check availability, rather than a confirmed invitation to start buying ads. The announcement also gives no details about whether access differs by business size.
How should a team approach trying ChatGPT Ads?
A marketing team interested in ChatGPT Ads could start by choosing a product or service that customers already compare before buying. An existing campaign brief can help the team clarify the intended audience, the decision the customer faces and which claims it can substantiate.
If the platform is available to the business, the team should check what ad placement and reporting are offered before judging a campaign's results. OpenAI's available announcement does not describe ad formats, targeting options or measurement tools. There is not enough information here to prescribe a setup process or predict an outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries have been added to ChatGPT Ads?
OpenAI says ChatGPT Ads has expanded to 26 new countries, but the available announcement does not name them. A business cannot determine from the title and summary alone whether it can advertise in a particular market.
How much does ChatGPT Ads cost?
OpenAI does not provide pricing, minimum spend or plan requirements in the available announcement. It says advertisers ranging from local businesses to global brands can reach people considering purchases in ChatGPT, but gives no terms for buying ads.
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Source: ChatGPT Ads expands to 26 new countries as over 100,000 advertisers have used the platform, OpenAI, 21 Oct 2026.