>_ have you seen this? · August 25, 2026
OpenAI puts the 5-hour cap back on Codex for ChatGPT Plus
Have you seen this? Your 'unlimited' coding assistant just got a timer again.
OpenAI reinstated a 5-hour usage limit on Codex and other 'Work' features for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, after apparently loosening it. Heavy users who leaned on Codex for extended coding sessions will hit the wall again.
What this means for your business
If your team relies on Codex through a Plus plan for long coding sessions, budget for interruptions or look at the API/Pro tier before you're mid-task and locked out.
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