# What is ChatGPT search?

> ChatGPT search lets ChatGPT look up current information on the web and cite sources in its answers.

_UK and US · Updated 2026-10-27 · Akkrev, https://akkrev.com/glossary/chatgpt-search/_

**ChatGPT search** is ChatGPT's ability to search the web for current information and show sources. It's used automatically for questions that need fresh facts, such as where to eat or stay.

## Crawlers

OpenAI uses OAI-SearchBot for search. See [OAI-SearchBot](https://akkrev.com/glossary/oai-searchbot/) and [check which AI crawlers your site allows](https://akkrev.com/tools/ai-crawler-check/).

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