Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 24
OpenAI Restores 5-Hour ChatGPT Plus Cap, Exempting $100 and $200 Pro Plans
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 24

OpenAI Restores 5-Hour ChatGPT Plus Cap, Exempting $100 and $200 Pro Plans

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Aug 24

Summary

  • Starting Aug. 25, OpenAI will again cap ChatGPT Work and Codex use for Plus subscribers at five hours, after several weeks with only a weekly limit.
  • OpenAI said the five-hour cap helps smooth compute demand and stops casual or new users from accidentally burning through their full weekly allowance.
  • Plus users who hit either the five-hour or weekly ceiling can wait for the next reset or buy extra credits; OpenAI also sometimes grants free resets and promotional banked resets.
  • Pro subscriptions priced at $100 and $200 a month will keep operating without the five-hour limit for the coming months, while Enterprise and Edu accounts were not included in the change.

Insights

Why did OpenAI suddenly pull the plug on unlimited daily access for its most popular developer tier?
Are hidden compute shortages forcing OpenAI to quietly throttle subscribers under the guise of user protection?