One-sentence summary
On October 29, 2026, OpenAI raised Work and Codex usage on ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium, doubling Pro 100/200/500 limits, scrapping the earlier halving plan, with existing users upgraded automatically.
Basic Questions
1. What did OpenAI adjust?
Work and Codex usage. After user opposition, OpenAI on October 29 immediately raised Work and Codex quotas on ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium plans.
2. Which tiers were doubled?
Pro 100, Pro 200, Pro 500. Among Pro 200, lower-quota users got a doubling while higher-quota users kept theirs, with all users converging to one level.
3. What happened to the halving plan?
It was cancelled. OpenAI withdrew the criticized Pro usage cut and instead raised quotas directly.
4. How is the Dots assistant usage metered?
Separately. Extended usage of the always-on Dots assistant is counted on its own, not merged with Work/Codex quotas.
Advanced Questions
5. Do existing users need to renew to get new limits?
No. New subscribers get the new limits directly; existing users upgrade automatically without waiting for renewal.
6. What prompted this adjustment?
Subscribers saw an unchanged price with halved benefits as breaking the paid promise. OpenAI's reversal and doubling are seen as a response to paid users.
7. How does it compare with Claude Pro and Gemini AI Pro?
All three standard tiers sit near $20. Claude Pro gives at least 5x Free per 5-hour session with no fixed count; Gemini AI Pro refreshes on a 5-hour window; OpenAI breaks out Work/Codex and doubled them.
Sources
- OpenAI: ChatGPT release notes
- ifanr: ChatGPT Pro quotas doubled