ToolsThe story, in brief
ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users
OpenAI just removed the biggest friction point for free users: chat limits. Here's what changes for your workflows.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
OpenAI is removing the chat-limit paywall for free ChatGPT users and rolling out extended thinking to all tiers. This lowers the barrier to adoption and shifts the free-to-paid conversion lever from feature access to compute/speed.
The key facts
5 to knowUnlimited text chats now available to ChatGPT free users
ChatGPT Go users also receive unlimited text chats
New 'think button' feature for complex queries rolled out to free and Go tiers
Extended thinking capability now available below premium tier
Date: August 6, 2026
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.