ToolsAugust 6, 2026via TechCrunch AI

ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users

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.

Key signals

  • Unlimited 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

The hook

OpenAI just removed the biggest friction point for free users: chat limits. Here's what changes for your workflows.

OpenAI said that ChatGPT free and Go users are also getting a new think button for complex queries.

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