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OpenAI restores 5-hour Codex and work limits for ChatGPT Plus users

OpenAI has reinstated the 5-hour usage limits on Codex and work-related features for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. This change was discussed in a Hacker News thread with multiple user comments.

Source: Hacker News · 9to5mac.com Published 2026-08-25T12:33:00+00:00 Detected 2026-08-25T13:17:55+00:00
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OpenAI has reinstated the 5-hour usage limits on Codex and work-related features for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. This change was discussed in a Hacker News thread with multiple user comments.

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Reinstating these limits affects how Plus users can utilize Codex and work features, potentially impacting productivity and usage patterns. It signals OpenAI's approach to managing resource allocation for premium users.

Signal Strength 75% Technical label SOURCE-BACKED Public Interest 43 Category BIG MOVE Reader Depth GENERAL Event context 1 source

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Recognizable Entity Score 74 Practical Impact Score 0 Novelty Interest Score 94 Consequence Score 0 Curiosity Score 0 Shareability Score 53

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