Paperpal, the AI-driven writing and research assistant developed by Cactus Communications (CACTUS), has crossed three million users worldwide, marking a significant milestone in its mission to help students and researchers write with clarity, precision, and integrity.
Paperpal’s rapid rise demonstrates strong traction within the academic community as the demand for trustworthy AI tools grows. The platform has tripled its user base in the last 18 months by staying committed to ethical AI that enhances each user’s capabilities. With its deep expertise in academic writing, Paperpal continues to help researchers present their work confidently while maintaining their authentic voice.
Akhilesh Ayer, CEO, Cactus Communications, said, “As academia embraces AI, the focus remains on solutions that amplify human expertise. Crossing the three-million-user mark is more than a milestone for Paperpal; it is a testament to the growing trust in our vision to empower every academic with ethical, high-impact AI that advances scholarly communication.”
Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI, Cactus Communications, added, “Researchers want more than generic AI; they seek intelligent, reliable partners that understand their academic journey. That’s what we offer. From polishing manuscripts and checking submission readiness to helping researchers find their scientific voice, Paperpal brings everything together in one intuitive platform. This milestone is not just about scale but about earning the trust of academics who see Paperpal as essential to their research journey.”
It promotes responsible authorship and supports academics throughout every stage of research and writing. Its technology powers submission workflows for major publishers, ensuring quality, integrity, and efficiency across the process. Students rely on it to strengthen their writing skills, enhance clarity, and build confidence in assignments and theses. With grammar checking, paraphrasing, plagiarism detection, AI summarization, and more, Paperpal enables users to save time and focus on advancing their research.
Academics consistently praise Paperpal’s simplicity, robust features, and field-aware accuracy as key reasons for adopting the platform. Many say it helps them “think and write confidently without compromising quality” and “refine writing and grammar without losing their unique style.”
Moreover, the platform continues to earn the confidence of students, researchers, and institutions worldwide. As a result, it keeps expanding as a solution that elevates writing quality, strengthens scientific communication, and helps academics overcome barriers to successful publication.
