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Users Claim OpenAI Secretly Cut Codex Usage Limits by Half
OpenAI Codex users have raised alarms as their reported weekly usage limits seem to deplete much faster than expected. Although anecdotal reports on GitHub and forums do not conclusively prove that OpenAI has intentionally cut the limits, users highlight that understanding token consumption has become increasingly difficult. Some users, including those on premium plans, found their allowances dwindling dramatically during single sessions, leading to concerns about transparency and predictability in usage tracking. OpenAI’s response has pointed towards existing tools for monitoring consumption but has not yet addressed calls for a more straightforward breakdown of usage metrics.
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Published 21 Aug 2026, 14:55 UTC4 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- OpenAI Codex users report rapid depletion of their usage limits.
- Complaints surfaced on OpenAI’s Developer Community and GitHub.
- Users struggle to predict their consumption against their subscription model.
- NerfTrack, an open-source tool, has been developed to track usage.
- Reports indicate individual task consumption variances leading to confusion.
Interesting facts
- NerfTrack was created to help users estimate their Codex usage in a more user-friendly way.
- Users have reported consuming substantial credits from seemingly straightforward tasks.