OpenAI Ends ChatGPT Text Limits
OpenAI removes daily message caps for free users and introduces a 'Think' button for complex queries.
The update
OpenAI is removing daily text message limits for all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier. The company is rolling out a new GPT-5.6 Luna model as the default for free and Go users. A new “Think” button is also being added, allowing users to select higher reasoning power for difficult questions. Plus and Pro users gain access to a separate GPT-5.6 Sol model, which the company claims is more robust for quick tasks like planning and writing. Both paid tiers also receive a “thinking slider” to control the model’s reasoning depth.
Why it matters
This shift lowers the barrier to entry for advanced AI assistance. By providing a tool for complex reasoning to free users, OpenAI is standardizing access to higher-level cognitive tools. For paid subscribers, the new models and controls aim to reduce factual errors and provide more compact answers.
What to watch
OpenAI has stated that limits remain for file uploads, images, voice, and image generation. The company also noted that the “Think” button is intended for complex queries, which raises questions about how the feature will be implemented in the user interface and what specific triggers it uses.
Sources
- techcrunch.com — Details on GPT-5.6 Luna, Think button, and Sol model availability.
- theverge.com — Timeline for the rollout of unlimited text chats and the Think button.