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ChatGPT GPTs: The Rise of AI Micro-Apps

GPTs are the new plugins—lightweight, personalized AI tools you can create and share instantly.

Discover how GPTs are becoming the building blocks of a new AI-native app ecosystem, where to list them, and how to get featured.

2025-05-04•less than a minute read
ChatGPT GPTs: The Rise of AI Micro-Apps

GPTs are quickly emerging as the "micro-apps" of the AI world—small, focused tools built on top of ChatGPT. From daily planners to writing coaches and custom game masters, there’s a GPT for nearly everything.

Why GPTs Are Taking Off

  • No-code creation: Anyone can build one inside ChatGPT’s interface.
  • Hyper-personalized experiences: GPTs answer specific needs, not just general queries.
  • Plug-and-play integration: Users can instantly explore and use GPTs with ChatGPT Pro.

The result? A growing economy of bite-sized AI experiences.

GPT Marketplaces You Should Know

While OpenAI showcases some GPTs within ChatGPT, community-led directories have also popped up:

These sites function like app stores—curating the best tools, making discovery easier, and helping GPTs get visibility.

OpenAI now lets creators submit GPTs for official featuring inside ChatGPT.

👉 Submit your GPT here
Getting listed means millions of users might discover your creation.

TL;DR

  • GPTs are AI-native microapps that live inside ChatGPT.
  • Anyone can build and share one.
  • Community sites like GPTStore, AllGPTs, and ExploreGPT are the new app directories.
  • OpenAI lets you apply for featured placement directly.

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