ChatGPT Research: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on the Web of Science from 2023 to June 2024

ChatGPT, or Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, developed by OpenAI, is a versatile chatbot known for generating human-like text responses. Since its launch in November 2022, it has sparked interest and debate. This bibliometric study aimed to explore ChatGPT-related publications using the Web of Science database from 2023 to June 2024. Original articles in English were retrieved on 24 June 2024, using the topic field “ChatGPT”. Citation records were analyzed using bibliometrix 4.1 and VOSviewer 1.6.20. Between January 2023 and 24 June 2024, 3231 original articles on ChatGPT were published in 1404 journals, with an average citation rate of 5.6 per article. The United States led with 877 articles, followed by China and India. The University of California System, Harvard University, and the State University System of Florida were the most prolific institutions. Keyword co-occurrence network analysis revealed the interdisciplinary nature of ChatGPT research, particularly contributions in healthcare, education, and technology. In conclusion, this bibliometric analysis identified critical areas of ChatGPT research focus, such as applications in educational settings and its ethical implications. These findings are crucial for fostering further advancements that leverage ChatGPT’s capabilities while mitigating its risks.