Club Benefits
If you're only using ChatGPT for the basics, you're missing out on some of the coolest features hidden in plain sight. Inside ChatGPT, there’s an entire ecosystem of specialized assistants built for very specific jobs. These custom GPTs are a mix of playful, entertaining, productive and professional tools built to make ChatGPT more useful.
I've made several GPTs of my own, but after spending time with dozens of the ones already on the site, I keep returning to my favorites. Here are a few worth trying — and why they make ChatGPT feel less like one chatbot and more like an app store for AI.
1. Find My Celebrity Look Alike
This is exactly what it sounds like — upload a photo and get celebrity look-alike suggestions. Is it life-changing? No. Is it weirdly delightful? Absolutely.
What makes this GPT special is that it underscores the AI's ability to anaylze images. Keep in mind, we're not looking for scientific precision here — but you may find yourself enjoying a moment of curiosity, surprise and maybe a laugh. It’s a reminder that not every AI interaction needs to be productive to be valuable.
2. Architecture AI GPT
This GPT feels like having a conceptual architect at your fingertips. It's really fun to play around with whether you're redesigning a room in your house or just having fun designing a dream home. You can sketch out ideas for just about anything including skyscrapers or urban layouts without needing technical language. I designed a custom tree house with panoramic views.
What stands out is how it translates vague intent into visual and structural clarity. You don’t need to know the right terms — you just need a direction.
3. Whimsical Diagrams
If you’ve ever tried to explain a complex idea and wished you could just draw it, this GPT is a game-changer. It creates flowcharts, mind maps and sequence diagrams that make abstract processes suddenly understandable.
I reach for this one when words feel inefficient. It’s especially powerful for visual learners or explaining systems.
Similar to music generator and coding GPTs, you'll find the results generated in a new window. In this case, the response to your prompt will show up at Whimsical.com and available for you to save or share.
4. Headshot Pro
One Google search for AI headshots and you'll find a list of results. But did you know you can create professional headshots directly in ChatGPT? That's right, this GPT focuses on professional plausibility. Instead of glam shots, it aims for LinkedIn-ready headshots or even more niche-like portfolios or acting. I used a simple snapshot of me in my puffy winter coat and transformed it into a useable headshot.
It’s not perfect — and the ratings reflect that — but it offers a solution for people who don’t have time, money or patience for professional photography. Just be sure to upload a clear image and add "keep facial features the same" before you hit send. Other than that, no other prompt is necessary.
5. Website AI Designer
This GPT is one of the clearest examples of AI acting like a service, not a chatbot.
Instead of asking, “How do I build a website?” you say, “Create me a website,” and it understands the assignment. Pages, structure, design logic — all handled in one place. You can be as specific or vague/uncertain as you want and the GPT gets to work.
For small businesses and solo creators, this GPT shows how AI can collapse an entire workflow into a single conversation. For example, there are a few spots that would need to be clarified or edited in this first draft, but that is simple to do within the chat.
The takeaway
The bigger reason why I like custom GPTs is because it makes ChatGPT so much more than a chatbot and a truly useable platform. The ability to do more is hidden in plain sight, with each GPT representing a new way to improve workflow, flex a new skill or create something.
And there are dozens more beyond these — for travel planning, studying, coding, diagramming, design, brainstorming and tasks you haven’t even realized you could outsource yet. The ones I highlight here are just scratching the surface of what's available.
Once you start browsing them, you wish you'd found these sooner. Give them a try and let me know what you think in the comments.
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