CODEX HITS 5M WEEKLY USERS, 6X GROWTH SINCE FEBRUARY

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FRI, JUN 5, 2026

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OpenAI's Codex has reached 5 million weekly active users, marking a sixfold increase since February. The AI coding assistant is expanding beyond software development into broader knowledge work applications.

OpenAI released its latest knowledge work report today, revealing Codex's rapid adoption trajectory. The platform now serves approximately 5 million users weekly, up from under 1 million in February. Notably, knowledge workers—professionals outside traditional software development—now represent roughly 20% of Codex's user base. This shift signals the tool's expanding utility beyond code generation. The report, titled "The Next Era of Knowledge Work," highlights how AI coding assistants are transforming workplace productivity across multiple domains. Codex's growth reflects broader industry trends toward AI-assisted knowledge work tools. OpenAI continues positioning Codex as an enterprise solution while maintaining its developer-first focus. The six-month growth rate underscores significant market demand for AI-powered productivity tools in both technical and non-technical workflows.

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