OpenAI Also Gives Free ChatGPT Users Unlimited Text Chats

OpenAI has removed the text chat cap for free ChatGPT users, allowing unlimited text-based conversations without hitting usage limits. This is a notable change from prior rate limiting that caused free users to hit walls mid-session, degrading their experience. For developers building on top of ChatGPT's interface or studying user behavior, this means free-tier users now have sustained access comparable to what paid users previously enjoyed for text. The move appears designed to accelerate user growth and deepen engagement, possibly pressuring competitors offering freemium AI chat products. Developers who benchmark their products against ChatGPT's free tier should update their assumptions about what baseline users now have access to.