Strongest current signal
Package downloads
194/30d
Tracked on PyPI
▼ -22 downloads
AI chatbot platform with customizable character personas.
Evidence spans packages, GitHub, developer discussion, and code adoption.
Evidence
Package demand leads here, with downstream usage and discussion filling in the picture.
Strongest current signal
194/30d
Tracked on PyPI
1
Known dependents on PyPI
1.1K
Main repository stars
2/30d
Ranked #16 in category discussion
Summary
Character.AI shows both package demand and downstream use: 194 package downloads in the last 30 days and 3 public repositories importing its packages.
This summary draws from package registries, GitHub, developer discussion, and AI-Buzz collection where it adds real signal. As of April 11, 2026. Methodology
Research Brief
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Additional evidence
AI-Buzz collects a small set of signals that do not show up cleanly in package and repository feeds.
Public repositories and source files importing packages tied to Character.AI.
Background and reference details
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Character.AI lets users create and chat with AI characters. Massive user base, especially younger demographics. Raised $150M Series A at $1B valuation.
Raised $150M total - DAI rank #157 suggests funding hasn't yet translated to measurable developer adoption.
Andreessen Horowitz
3 PyPI
AI chatbot platform with customizable character personas.
Historical metrics for Character.AI
| Date | PyPI Downloads | GitHub Stars | HN Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 42 | 1.1K | 2 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 25, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 18 | - | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 80 | 1.1K | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 35 | 1.1K | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 3 | 1.1K | 0 |