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GPT Researcher

As of 15 June 2026, GPT Researcher ranks 9th of 17 in Autonomous Assistants on the Agent Reality Index — scored 38.0 of 100, led by market demand.

#9 38.0 Index / 100

Score breakdown

Market demand 27
Developer adoption 37
Real usage 71
Momentum 49
Production readiness 58
Community 43

Why this rank: the index weights market demand most heavily — how much GPT Researcher is actually searched for and asked about inside AI tools.

Real-world demand

—Google searches / mo
55AI / LLM searches / mo
28kGitHub stars

Demand measured via Brand search volume · confidence: medium

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Common questions

GPT Researcher — frequently asked questions

What is GPT Researcher's Agent Reality Index ranking?

As of 15 June 2026, GPT Researcher ranks 9th of 17 in Autonomous Assistants, with an overall Agent Reality Index score of 38.0 of 100.

How is GPT Researcher scored?

The index blends six real-world signals — market demand (weighted most heavily), developer adoption, real usage, momentum, production-readiness, and community — into a 0–100 score, rather than relying on GitHub stars or vendor opinion.

Is GPT Researcher open source?

GPT Researcher is open source; its code is publicly available on GitHub.

How popular is GPT Researcher?

Measured 15 June 2026, GPT Researcher draws around 55 AI and LLM searches, roughly 28k GitHub stars. Demand confidence is rated medium.

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