ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI Steps Into the Web Browser Game

Thursday, 23 October 2025 at 22:41

The rumours have turned out to be true. OpenAI has officially launched its own web browser, and it’s called ChatGPT Atlas. It is designed to put its AI chatbot at the centre of your online experience.

Atlas lets users browse, search, and chat all in one place without switching between tabs or apps.

A Browser Built Around ChatGPT

Atlas is built on Chromium, the same open-source foundation used by Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. For now, it’s only available on macOS, but OpenAI says Windows, iOS, and Android versions are already in the works. The browser also supports syncing data from other browsers, making it easy to transfer bookmarks and settings.

Unlike traditional browsers, Atlas doesn’t just display web pages; it interacts with them. It builds on ChatGPT Search, the feature that allows ChatGPT to browse the web in real time. With Atlas, you can visit any website, ask questions directly about what’s on the page, and get instant answers or summaries without leaving the site.

Features That Go Beyond Search

One of Atlas’s biggest upgrades is its memory function. This lets the browser remember your previous ChatGPT conversations so you can pick up right where you left off. It can even reopen old tabs or retrieve files from past sessions. A ChatGPT sidebar sits permanently on the interface, giving you the same full chatbot experience that’s familiar from the main ChatGPT app.

Atlas also comes with Agent Mode, a feature that allows the browser to carry out tasks on your behalf. Whether that means organising information, drafting content, or performing web-based actions, the AI can handle it automatically. However, this feature is currently limited to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers.

Privacy and Security First

OpenAI has built in several safeguards to keep Atlas secure. These safeguards prevent Atlas from downloading files, running extensions, executing code, or connecting with other apps on your computer. These limits help keep your data safe and stop problems when the AI works on its own.

What’s Next for Atlas

With Atlas, OpenAI wants to bring AI into everyday browsing in a new way. The macOS version shows how smoothly ChatGPT can fit into the web. Support for more platforms is coming soon.

As Atlas reaches more devices, it could change how people use the internet. Every search, tab, and click might soon feel smarter and more personal.