Real ChatGPT examples (Page 11)
Real ChatGPT examples from public posts we opened and checked. Each card opens the case: what the person asked, what happened, and a prompt you can copy. Some of these worked, some partly worked, and some failed. The label on the case says whether the words are the person's own, rebuilt from their account, or our fuller version.
358 source-checked cases where people used ChatGPT. All ChatGPT cases
Answer destination-wedding guests' questions with a custom wedding GPT in ChatGPT
A bride made a custom ChatGPT travel assistant from their wedding website to answer guests' questions about Portugal.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterView CaseAppeal a denied cardiac test using studies found with ChatGPT Deep Research
ChatGPT Deep Research found five studies and drafted an appeal; the insurer reversed its denial of a $1,500 stress test.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterView CaseAsk ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude for Prime Day tech picks, and check the discounts they claim
A TechRadar editor asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude what discounted tech to buy on Prime Day.
WorkedChatGPT +2Evidence: Article or interviewView CaseBring down an extended car warranty quote from $22,600 to $7,400 with ChatGPT's advice
ChatGPT said a $22,600 extended warranty was far too high; the driver ended up with a $7,400 offer for longer cover.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterView CaseBuild a biweekly grocery list on a $175 budget with Gemini
Given a $175 biweekly grocery budget, Gemini built a priced table the writer preferred over ChatGPT's similar chart.
WorkedGemini +1Evidence: Article or interviewBeginner-friendlyView CaseBuild a calm, step-by-step Osaka trip guide for a neurodivergent traveller with ChatGPT
ChatGPT helped a neurodivergent traveller build two calm, personal guidebooks for an Osaka trip that now feels possible.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterView CaseBuild a family meal-prep system from fridge photos with weekly plans, one grocery list and cost per meal using ChatGPT and Codex
With GPT and Codex, a parent built a "Meal Prep OS" that reads a fridge photo and plans a mixed-needs household's week.
WorkedChatGPT +1Evidence: Described by posterView CaseBuild a streaming bundle under $30 a month that keeps Netflix with ChatGPT
Tom's Guide streaming writer Alix Blackburn asked ChatGPT for a budget-friendly streaming bundle under $30 that always includes Netflix.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Article or interviewView CaseCatalogue a DVD collection for resale from shelf photos with ChatGPT
From shelf photos, ChatGPT catalogued hundreds of DVDs into a resale spreadsheet; some titles needed checking by hand.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Article or interviewView CaseCatch a 2-litre engine-oil overcharge on a car service bill with ChatGPT
ChatGPT explained a car service invoice billing 6 litres of oil; the dealer admitted the error, almost ₹1,500 lower.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterBeginner-friendlyView CaseCheck a kindergartener's math worksheets and make harder practice problems with ChatGPT
ChatGPT checked a five-year-old's math worksheets, found every answer right and suggested harder problems.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Screenshots or logsBeginner-friendlyView CaseCheck a 'take-home task' repo from a job offer for malware with ChatGPT before running it
Asked to review a job's GitHub repo, ChatGPT found hidden malware built to steal keys and files; the developer never ran it.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterView CaseClear 23,000 emails and unsubscribe from newsletters in Gmail with ChatGPT's Gmail connection
Connected to Gmail, ChatGPT listed subscriptions, unsubscribed, set rules and deleted over 23,000 emails.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterView CaseCompare ChatGPT and Gemini for healthy meal ideas and a week of cheap lunches
Comparing ChatGPT and Gemini on healthy meals and cheap weekly lunches, the Tom's Guide writer preferred Gemini.
WorkedGemini +1Evidence: Article or interviewView CaseCompare ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude at building a resume, judged by a recruiter
Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini each built a resume; a recruiter picked ChatGPT's, the only one-page one with nothing made up.
WorkedChatGPT +2Evidence: Article or interviewView CaseCreate a Ninjago-themed birthday quest with activity scroll and medallions using Gemini and ChatGPT
Gemini and ChatGPT made a ninja scroll and sticker medallions for a 7th birthday quest that kept the kids focused.
WorkedGemini +1Evidence: Described by posterView CaseCut $1,437 a year from fixed bills by tackling one per week with ChatGPT scripts
A poster asked ChatGPT for a strategy and call scripts to cut their bills, tackling one per week.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Described by posterView CaseCut a $195,628 uninsured ER bill to about $32,500 by checking it against Medicare rules with Claude
Claude found over $100,000 of questionable hospital charges; after a six-page letter the family settled at about $32,500.
WorkedClaude +1Evidence: Article or interviewView CaseCut three monthly subscriptions from $59.85 to $18.12 with ChatGPT's help
With ChatGPT's tips, Elton Jones cut three subscriptions from $59.85 to $18.12 a month by changing tiers and plans.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Article or interviewBeginner-friendlyView CaseDouble-check a CPA-prepared draft tax return with ChatGPT and Claude and find two errors worth $2,686
Before filing, Katie Kormanik ran a CPA-prepared draft tax return and all of their 2025 tax documents through both ChatGPT and Claude.
WorkedChatGPT +1Evidence: Described by posterView CaseFight off a £5,800 landlord claim in court using Grok and ChatGPT
A UK tenant used Grok and ChatGPT instead of a lawyer to fight a £5,800 landlord claim, and says they won in court.
WorkedGrok +1Evidence: Described by posterView CaseFigure out why a car suddenly won't go over 19 mph from a dashboard photo with ChatGPT
From a dashboard photo, ChatGPT spotted a speed limiter set at 19 mph; the driver turned it off and drove on.
WorkedChatGPTEvidence: Article or interviewBeginner-friendlyView CaseFill a back-to-school supply cart from the teacher's list with Gemini and Instacart
Gemini filled a back-to-school Instacart cart from the teacher's list for $60–90; ChatGPT was slower; Alexa+ added extras.
WorkedGemini +1Evidence: Article or interviewBeginner-friendlyView CaseFind a check-engine air leak a mechanic missed with Grok and ChatGPT
After a mechanic swapped 3 parts, a driver used ChatGPT and Grok to find the air leak behind a check engine light.
WorkedGrok +1Evidence: Described by posterView Case

