One-sentence summary
After strong subscriber backlash, OpenAI on October 29, 2026 immediately raised Work and Codex usage on ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium plans, doubling Pro 100/200/500 limits and scrapping the earlier halving plan, with existing users upgraded automatically at no wait for renewal.
Event Overview
- Time: Announced October 29, 2026.
- Company: OpenAI.
- Event: After user opposition, OpenAI withdrew its plan to lower Pro usage limits and instead increased Work and Codex usage.
Key Information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scope | Work and Codex usage on ChatGPT Pro and Business Premium |
| Pro tiers | Pro 100, Pro 200, Pro 500 limits doubled |
| Halving plan | The earlier, widely criticized Pro 200 halving was cancelled |
| Dots assistant | Extended usage of the always-on Dots assistant stays counted separately |
| Effective | New subscribers get the new limits; existing users upgraded automatically without waiting for renewal |
| Cause | Users saw an unchanged price with halved benefits as breaking its paid promise |
Background and Impact
- Pricing dispute: OpenAI's earlier plan to cut usage was read by subscribers as paying the same for less; the reversal is seen as a response to paid users' demands.