OpenAI just removed the cap, giving free users unlimited text messages starting August.
You've probably hit the old message limit before, and it slowed your flow. As of early August 2026, OpenAI lifted that cap for anyone on the free tier. That means you can keep chatting without worrying about a text ceiling.
- Unlimited free text messaging
- Effective from the week of August 10, 2026
- Image and file upload caps remain unchanged
- Announcement made August 6, 2026
The real facts
Here’s what OpenAI actually changed.
Unlimited text messages
Free and Go users can now send as many texts as they want.
Effective Aug 10
The new limit starts the week of August 10, 2026.
Upload caps stay
Images and file uploads still have separate limits.
Official announcement
OpenAI announced the removal on August 6, 2026.
These basics and the checklist give you solid protection on their own. If you need deeper prompt libraries or ready-made workflow chains, our paid pack at go.keybuilds.ai offers them as a one-time purchase with instant download. No pressure to buy, use what works for you.
See the paid packsReal builds, no jargon, no gatekeeping. One issue a week.
Anyone can learn this. The gate is intimidation.
@keybuilds.ai →