OpenAI announced it will reinstate the 5-hour usage limit for ChatGPT Plus users, affecting ChatGPT Work and Codex. The move aims to smooth compute load and improve user experience, while Pro subscribers remain exempt for now.
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OpenAI announces it will reinstate the 5-hour usage limit for Plus accounts in ChatGPT Work and Codex to balance compute load and prevent users from accidentally exhausting their weekly quota. Pro users ($100 or $200) are exempt from this limit.
According to a statement by OpenAI employee Tibo on X, the company will reinstate the 5-hour usage limit for Plus accounts in ChatGPT Work and Codex tomorrow (August 26, 2026). Tibo stated that this limit was previously mentioned but postponed, and is now officially implemented.
The limit applies only to Plus users; Pro users (whether $100 or $200) will not have a 5-hour limit.
Tibo explained two main reasons for reinstating the limit: first, the 5-hour limit helps OpenAI smooth compute load, thereby maintaining the generosity of the plan; second, Plus users are relatively casual and often new, and may accidentally use up their entire weekly quota, leading to confusion and frustration.
This explanation aims to alleviate user concerns that the limit might affect their experience, and emphasizes that the limit is designed to protect user interests.
On X, some users commented that this adjustment is reasonable and may help reduce the phenomenon of model 'dumbing down.' However, these comments are only personal opinions of users and not official confirmation.
Currently, this policy change only affects Plus users; Pro users are unaffected. Specific implementation details and subsequent impact remain to be seen.
This report is based on public statements by OpenAI employee Tibo on X, as well as a repost by third-party user '歸藏'. Tibo's statement is first-hand information, but specific implementation details and subsequent impact still require official confirmation.
OpenAI reinstates the 5-hour limit for Plus users in Codex and ChatGPT Work to balance compute load and prevent accidental overuse; Pro users are unaffected.
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