| 2026-06-26 | GPT-4.5 retirement | GPT-4.5 is no longer available in ChatGPT (including custom GPTs) as of June 26, 2026; existing conversations that used GPT-4.5 can be continued on GPT-5.5. |
| 2026-06-26 | New voice dictation model | A new speech-to-text model rolls out across all plans: significantly improved accuracy for Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, Vietnamese, and multilingual switching; word error rate (WER) reduced by at least 10% versus the previous model; improved robustness for noisy environments, whispering, and alphanumeric strings; takes effect automatically with no user action required. |
| 2026-06-26 | Personal finances expands to Plus users and Android | US Plus users can access personal finances on web and iOS; US Pro/Plus users now have Android support; connect accounts via Plaid to view a spending/bills/net-worth/investments dashboard and ask grounded questions—cannot move money, trade, or act as a financial adviser. |
| 2026-06-25 | Codex Remote GA + DigitalOcean Droplet Workspace plugin | Codex Remote (control local Codex from mobile) reaches general availability for all plans; upgraded to a certified one-to-one QR-code pairing (connections made after June 8 carry over; earlier connections require re-pairing); new DigitalOcean Droplet Workspace plugin lets Codex auto-create and SSH into a Droplet as a remote workspace. |
| 2026-06-24 | GPT-5.5 Instant quality update | The primary model receives a quality upgrade: better at inferring the goal behind a question, more consistent context across multi-turn conversations, higher compliance on prompts with multiple constraints, more graceful adjustments when corrected or pushed back on, improved location-aware shopping and local recommendations, and more intentional formatting with less boilerplate. |
| 2026-06-22 | Large-paste-to-attachment for Free/Go users | Now available to Free/Go users: pasting more than 10,000 characters into the input box automatically converts it to an attachment (paid users previously had a 5,000-character threshold; threshold is now 10,000 characters for everyone); click “Show in text field” to convert back; keeps the context window cleaner. |
| 2026-06-18 | App experience updates (pronunciation guides, World Cup, sidebar) | All platforms: pronunciation guides for 60+ languages (text + audio); World Cup schedules/teams/predictions experience at chatgpt.com/football; connected-app permission controls (always ask / ask only before important changes). Web: pin chats and projects in sidebar, Recents grouped or merged by project, one-click share conversation, start writing from highlighted reply text. iOS: faster camera and photo uploads. Android: long-press send to choose model, inline mentions and plugins in Composer. |
| 2026-06-18 | Codex Record & Replay (macOS) | New Codex macOS feature for eligible users: record a workflow once to create a reusable skill (uses Computer Use), ideal for repetitive or hard-to-describe tasks (e.g., create a configured Issue, publish a video, download a recurring report); requires Computer Use to be enabled; not available in EEA, UK, or Switzerland. |
| 2026-06-17 | Scheduled Tasks general availability | Rolling out to Plus/Pro/Business/Enterprise: ask ChatGPT to set reminders, handle recurring work, or monitor changes; a new “Scheduled” sidebar section lets you manage run times, pause/resume/edit/delete tasks; faster and more reliable execution; supports specific times or loose time windows (morning/afternoon/evening); monitoring tasks can browse the web and query connected apps, notifying only when there is something worth reporting. Pulse is being sunset—Pro users have a 14-day window to ask ChatGPT to migrate their daily digest to a scheduled task. |
| 2026-06-12 | Retiring GPT-5.2 models | GPT-5.2 Instant, Thinking, and Pro are no longer available as of 2026-06-12; existing conversations that used GPT-5.2 automatically continue on the corresponding GPT-5.5 model. GPT-5.5 remains available; retirement was previously announced with GPT-5.3 Instant (models generally remain ~90 days after a successor). |
| 2026-06-12 | Additional controls for memory summary | All ChatGPT users on web can delete memories shown on the memory summary page and turn memory off via “Delete and turn off memory” in the three-dot menu; supports text-box edits and highlighted corrections; does not delete past chats. Rolling out on mobile soon; memory updates still rolling out by plan/country. |
| 2026-06-11 | Codex updates | Eligible Plus/Pro users get rate-limit reset banking (one free reset at launch plus referral invitations); Developer mode for Browser use in Chrome and the Codex in-app browser (CDP profiling, off by default); also /init, macOS Dock icons, Unread chats, and clearer usage-limit errors. |
| 2026-06-10 | Simplified controls in the model picker | Rolling out globally to Plus/Pro on web, iOS, and Android: Instant, Medium, High, Extra High (Pro), Pro Standard, Pro Extended; Thinking Light removed; Standard→Medium, Extended→High, Heavy→Extra High; Instant can auto-switch to Medium (toggle in General > Settings). |
| 2026-06-08 | ChatGPT app experience updates | Interactive bar/line/pie/scatter charts; web TOC for long chats, full-screen writing blocks (save to Library), send email via connected Gmail/Outlook (Plus/Pro/Business/Enterprise); iOS edit messages with attachments, long-press send to pick model, immediate image previews; Android cleaner edit flow. |
| 2026-06-04 | Memory that stays more up to date | Plus/Pro (US first): memory auto-updates important details, reduces stale/contradictory memories, doubles capacity; revert to legacy saved memories in Settings > Memory > Saved memories. Expanding to Free/Go and more countries over weeks; update app on iOS/Android. |
| 2026-06-04 | Lockdown Mode for all logged-in users | Optional advanced security for all logged-in users: restricts web browsing, deep research, agent mode, file downloads, and some web-derived images to reduce prompt-injection exfiltration risk; personal users in Settings > Security, workspace admins via RBAC. |
| 2026-06-04 | Rolling out ads in the UK | Ads rolling out for Free/Go in the UK; Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu remain ad-free. |
| 2026-06-02 | Active account session controls | Active sessions rolling out: review/sign out ChatGPT, Codex, and API Platform sessions in Settings > Security > Active sessions (device, app, location, sign-in time, trusted device); excludes third-party apps, Sign in with ChatGPT-only sessions, and Codex CLI. |
| 2026-06-01 | Find live jobs and format your resume | US Free/Go/Plus/Pro: search live listings from Indeed, Upwork, Appcast, and the web; global web (English, all plans): upload/tailor resumes and download polished formats. |
| 2026-05-29 | Codex updates (Windows Computer Use) | Codex app adds Windows Computer Use and remote control (continue threads from mobile); Codex Profiles for usage/token activity; Computer Use unavailable in EEA, UK, and Switzerland at launch. |
| 2026-05-28 | GPT-5.5 Instant update | Improved response style and readability; Canvas no longer available in GPT-5.5 Instant/Thinking—writing/coding via writing/code blocks instead; paid users can keep Canvas via legacy models for a limited time. |
| 2026-05-28 | Retiring OpenAI o3 and GPT-4.5 | o3 retires from ChatGPT on 2026-08-26 (90-day sunset); GPT-4.5 retires on 2026-06-27 (30-day sunset); ChatGPT only, API unchanged; currently available to paid users via model settings. |
| 2026-05-21 | Codex updates | Appshots (macOS window context), Goal mode GA, browser styling annotations, locked computer use on Mac, and browser performance/annotation improvements. |
| 2026-05-15 | Personal finances in ChatGPT | Rolling out to US Pro users: connect accounts via Plaid, view spending/bills/subscriptions/net worth/investments, and ask grounded questions on web and iOS; cannot move money, trade, or act as a financial adviser. |
| 2026-05-14 | Codex remote access from ChatGPT mobile (preview) | ChatGPT mobile app connects to Codex on macOS to monitor progress, reply, and approve actions; rolling out on iOS/Android across all plans in supported regions; requires QR pairing and an awake online host. |
| 2026-05-14 | File library expands to Free/Go + storage management | File Library expands to Free/Go (including EEA); plan storage limits (Free 500 MB, Go 4 GB, Plus/Business 20 GB, Pro 100 GB); manage in Settings > Storage on web; generated images still in Images tab. |
| 2026-05-12 | More images in answers for Free users | Global web/iOS for Free users on 5.5-Instant: more inline web images (people, places, products) with click-to-view and source attribution. |
| 2026-05-07 | Trusted contact in ChatGPT | Optional safety feature rolling out for eligible adults with personal ChatGPT accounts: users can add a trusted contact in settings; if systems and trained reviewers detect conversations indicating serious suicide risk, ChatGPT may notify that contact and encourage a check-in. Not available for Business, Enterprise, or Edu workspaces. |
| 2026-05-05 | GPT-5.5 Instant default model | Replaces GPT-5.3 Instant as default for all users; improves accuracy, conciseness, image understanding, and STEM; paid users can keep GPT-5.3 Instant for three months via model settings; Plus/Pro web can better use chat/file/Gmail context. |
| 2026-05-05 | ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets | Global rollout: ChatGPT sidebar in Excel/Sheets for building, updating, and understanding spreadsheets; Free/Go limited usage, Plus/Pro share Codex agentic limits with optional credit purchases. |
| 2026-05-05 | Memory sources + more personalized responses | Memory improvements for Plus/Pro: better use of past chats, saved memory, and (where available) files plus connected Gmail context for more tailored responses. Memory sources also roll out across consumer plans to show what contributed to personalization (with edit/delete/not relevant controls), first on web and later on mobile. |
| 2026-04-30 | Advanced Account Security | Optional personal-account setting: passkey/security-key sign-in, weaker paths disabled, recovery keys, shorter sessions, login notifications, and session controls; stricter recovery if all methods are lost. |
| 2026-04-28 | Easier model selection in ChatGPT | Plus/Pro/Business on web: model picker and thinking-effort controls moved into the composer so you can switch before sending. |
| 2026-04-22 | Fast answers | Faster responses for high-confidence factual queries; no past chats/memory references in this mode; can be turned off in Personalization. |
| 2026-04-22 | ChatGPT for Clinicians | Free ChatGPT workspace for verified U.S. clinicians, focused on evidence review, documentation, medical research, and CME support. |
| 2026-04-21 | ChatGPT Images 2.0 | New image generation model in ChatGPT across all plans; “images with thinking” available on paid plans with Thinking/Pro. |
| 2026-04-16 | Regional ads rollout (AU/NZ/CA) | Ads started rolling out for Free/Go in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada; paid and business/enterprise/edu plans remain ad-free. |
| 2026-04-09 | GPT-5.3 Instant Mini in ChatGPT | Fallback model after hitting GPT-5.3 Instant rate limits; not shown in the model picker; more natural conversation with stronger writing and contextual awareness. |
| 2026-04-09 | New Pro plan options | New $100/month Pro with higher Codex usage and GPT-5.4 access; $200/month Pro continues; Plus usage rebalanced after temporary Codex promotion ends. |
| 2026-04-08 | Outlook shared mailbox/calendar support | Outlook Email/Calendar apps can operate on shared/delegated resources (read/move/send mail; create/update/RSVP events) with permissions. |
| 2026-04-02 | ChatGPT in Apple CarPlay | Hands-free ChatGPT voice conversations in CarPlay (iOS 26.4+ on supported cars), including resuming existing voice chats. |
| 2026-03-27 | Third-party integrations (More: Box/Notion/Linear/Dropbox) | Updated Box/Notion/Linear/Dropbox apps in Enterprise/Edu with new app actions and write capabilities (disabled by default; admin-managed). Source: ChatGPT Enterprise & Edu - Release Notes |
| 2026-03-24 | Shopping updates | More visual product results, better comparisons, fresher coverage, and faster retrieval (ACP). |
| 2026-03-23 | File Library | Uploaded/created files are saved into a Library; “Recent files” and Library tab support reuse over time. |
| 2026-03-17 | Model selector update | Simplified to Instant/Thinking/Pro, with Auto configuration and easier retry options. |
| 2026-03-10 | Interactive learning for math & science | Interactive visual modules for 70+ math/science topics; adjust variables and see results in real time. |
| 2026-02-20 | Larger context for Thinking | When selecting Thinking manually, total context window increased to 256k tokens (128k in / up to 128k out). |
| 2026-02-19 | Interactive Code Blocks | More interactive code blocks: inline editing, previews (charts/mini-apps), and split review. |
| 2026-02-13 | Up to 20 files per message | Increased per-message file attachments to 20 (from 10), plus broader support for text/code file types. |
| 2026-02-10 | Deep Research enhancement | Enhanced deep research: connect to MCP/app, restrict web search to trusted sites, progress tracking, and interrupt to refine. Source: Introducing deep research |
| 2026-01-30 | More visual answers | More scannable answers with highlighted entities and a side panel for key facts and sources. |
| 2026-01-07 | ChatGPT Health | Health: an isolated space for health & wellness help with stronger privacy protections. Source: Introducing ChatGPT Health |