Codex 5-hour limit returned for Plus to smooth compute load; Pro $100 and $200 stay exempt for the coming months.

A source-linked change to usage terms or limits.

Exact effect time unavailable. The date below is when this change was announced, not proof that every account changed at that moment. This record is classified as completed; follow its sources for the available evidence.

What happened

Provider / product: OpenAI / Codex
Plans: plus
Announced: Aug 26, 2026
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: paid · Plus (ChatGPT Work + Codex); Pro $100/$200 stay exempt
Model or pool: Not specified
Provider-stated reason: Smooth compute load; stop casual Plus users from burning a week's usage by accident

Primary evidence and context

Follow the original posts or documentation. Announcement posts and completion evidence can say different things; check each source's claim.

Source 1: @thsottiaux ↗staff post
Source 2: @thsottiaux ↗staff post · confirms no 5h limits on either Pro plan
Source 3: 9to5mac.com ↗press

Research notes

The 5-hour rolling limit returned for Plus. Pro $100 and Pro $200 stay without a 5h limit 'for the upcoming months'. Announced Aug 25 01:16 UTC.