Codex and ChatGPT Work 5-hour limit temporarily removed for Plus, Business and Pro amid GPT-5.6 Sol demand.

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, business, pro
Announced: Jul 12, 2026, 17:59 UTC
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: paid · Plus, Business, Pro (Codex + ChatGPT Work)
Model or pool: Not specified
Provider-stated reason: GPT-5.6 Sol demand surge

Primary evidence and context

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Source 1: @thsottiaux ↗staff post
Source 2: www.digitaltrends.com ↗press

Research notes

The 5-hour usage limit was temporarily removed, leaving only the weekly limit, alongside GPT-5.6 Sol efficiency changes.