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ChatGPT removes text chat limits for free users

Created at 6 Aug · 5:46 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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OpenAI is eliminating limits on text-based conversations for all ChatGPT users, powered by the new GPT-5.6 Luna model. Paid users will receive an upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model and a "thinking slider" for complex queries.

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Key Numbers

1 billionweekly ChatGPT users
62%fewer factual errors for GPT-5.6 Luna vs GPT-5.5-Instant
68%fewer factual errors for GPT-5.6 Sol vs GPT-5.5-Instant

Who's Involved

OpenAI
company announcing ChatGPT updates
ChatGPT
AI chatbot service
GPT-5.6 Luna
new default model for free users
GPT-5.6 Sol
upgraded model for paid users
ChatGPT removes text chat limits for free users

↳ Why This Matters

These updates significantly enhance the accessibility and capability of ChatGPT, particularly for free users, while offering advanced features to paid subscribers, potentially increasing user engagement and competition in the AI chatbot market.

Key facts

  • OpenAI is removing all limits on text-based chats for ChatGPT users.
  • The GPT-5.6 Luna model will be the default for Free and Go users.
  • Paid users will get an upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model and a "thinking slider".
  • Separate limits will remain for files, images, voice, and image generation.
  • Internal tests indicate GPT-5.6 models have significantly fewer factual errors than GPT-5.5-Instant.

    • OpenAI has announced significant updates to its ChatGPT service, including the removal of all limits on text-based chats for its free users. This change aims to enhance the experience for the platform's over 1 billion weekly users.

    The new GPT-5.6 Luna model will now serve as the default for Free and Go tier users, replacing the previous GPT-5.5 model. These users will also gain access to a new "Think" button, designed to provide higher reasoning capabilities for more complex queries. OpenAI clarified that limits will still apply to interactions involving files, images, voice, and image generation.

    Subscribers on the Plus and Pro tiers will benefit from an upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model, which is optimized for rapid tasks such as research, advice, planning, and writing, promising more concise and robust answers. Notably, this version of GPT-5.6 Sol is distinct from the one used for Codex and Work. Additionally, Plus and Pro users will receive a "thinking slider" feature, allowing them to adjust the depth and complexity of the model's responses based on the query.

    According to OpenAI's internal evaluations, the GPT-5.6 Luna model demonstrated a 62% reduction in factual errors compared to GPT-5.5-Instant, while GPT-5.6 Sol showed a 68% decrease. The updated GPT-5.6 Sol model is available immediately for Plus and Pro users, with the broader changes for Free and Go users rolling out this week. Unlimited text chats and the "Think" button are expected to be accessible to all users next week.

    Frequently asked questions

    The new default model for Free and Go users is GPT-5.6 Luna, replacing GPT-5.5.

    Limits on text-based chats are being removed for all users. However, separate limits will remain for files, images, voice, and image generation.

    Plus and Pro users receive an upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model and a "thinking slider" to adjust the model's reasoning depth for complex queries.

    Internal evaluations indicate GPT-5.6 Luna had 62% fewer factual errors and GPT-5.6 Sol had 68% fewer factual errors compared to GPT-5.5-Instant.

    What Happens Next

    01Unlimited text chats and the "Think" button will be available to all users next week.

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    How It Developed

    OpenAI announced it is removing limits on text-based chats for all ChatGPT users.
    The new GPT-5.6 Luna model will power the experience for Free and Go users.
    Free and Go users will receive a "Think" button for complex questions.
    Plus and Pro users gain access to an upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model for quick tasks.
    Plus and Pro users also receive a "thinking slider" to adjust model reasoning.
    Internal evaluations show reduced factual errors with GPT-5.6 Luna and Sol compared to GPT-5.5-Instant.
    GPT-5.6 Sol is available to Plus and Pro users immediately.
    Other changes for Free and Go users will arrive this week, with unlimited chats and the Think button next week.

    Sources

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    ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free usersTechCrunch

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