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OpenAI Removes 5-Hour Limit for ChatGPT Work and Codex Users
OpenAI has announced a temporary suspension of the five-hour usage limit previously imposed on ChatGPT Work and Codex users on paid plans. This decision aims to accommodate the increasing user demands without altering existing plan limits which still apply. The change coincides with the rollout of efficiency enhancements for OpenAI's GPT-5.6, aimed at improving token consumption and performance across various tasks. The update comes as OpenAI aims to maintain user satisfaction amidst rising engagement, as active users have reportedly reached 6 million. However, the company remains cautious by not providing specific details on the duration of this relaxed limit or future implications as usage quotas vary with plan types. Further efficiency metrics are yet to be disclosed by OpenAI to give a clearer picture of the enhancements.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 13:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- OpenAI lifts five-hour limit for paid ChatGPT Work and Codex users temporarily
- Change applies to Plus, Business, and Pro plan users
- Current user engagement has reached 6 million
- Efficiency improvements for GPT-5.6 model are being rolled out
- Users may still encounter overall usage limits based on their plan
Interesting facts
- The removal is described as temporary, with no end date specified
- GPT-5.6 has shown better token efficiency compared to its predecessor in research tasks
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