Nov 2, 2026
ChatGPT and Codex will share one usage limit from December
OpenAI says ChatGPT and Codex will draw from a single token-based usage pool on Plus ($20), Pro and Business plans starting in December. Instant chat doesn't count.
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Source · OpenAI Help Center
OpenAI's help center says that from December, ChatGPT and Codex will share one usage limit on Plus ($20), Pro and Business plans.
What changes
- Usage is measured in tokens: heavier models and harder tasks use more.
- Instant chat doesn't count against it.
- Combined remaining usage and reset times show in Settings > Usage.
- When you run out, you wait for the reset, upgrade, or buy credits.
What we don't know yet
No per-plan token numbers and no exact December date yet. OpenAI says it expects most users won't hit waits more often than today. That's OpenAI's expectation, not a guarantee.
Do you use ChatGPT more for chat or for code?
Links
Source: OpenAI Help: Understanding ChatGPT and Codex usage limitsSource: @btibor91 on X (first spotted)
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