OpenAI restores a five-hour usage limit for ChatGPT Plus subscribers’ access to Codex and ChatGPT Work, reversing a period during which some users faced only a weekly cap. The change takes effect on August 25, according to reporting from 9to5Mac and NDTV.
OpenAI says it made the adjustment in response to computing demand and to maintain a consistent user experience. Both outlets report that other subscription tiers are not affected by the restoration. NDTV specifically notes that Pro, Enterprise, and Edu plans remain unchanged, while 9to5Mac frames the update as part of a shift that has been underway for several weeks.
While the exact internal rationale is not detailed in the coverage beyond demand and user experience, the practical outcome is the same across sources: Plus users regain a time-based limit for Codex and ChatGPT Work rather than relying solely on a weekly usage cap.
