Free text chat has been unlimited since Aug 6, 2026. What stops you now is uploads, images, voice and deep research. Find what you hit, then take your work to a free AI with room.
What free ChatGPT still limits
Based on OpenAI's Aug 6 change as reported by news and review sites. OpenAI does not publish exact numbers.
Text chat
Unlimited
Abuse safeguards still apply.
File uploads
About 3 a day
Resets on its own schedule.
Images
Capped
Fewer and slower than on paid plans.
Voice
Capped
Lower quota than paid plans.
Deep research
Limited
Restricted on the free plan.
Think button
Reduced
Smaller allowance than paid plans.
Newest model
Paid only
GPT-6 Astra is not on Free or Go.
Ads
On for Free and Go
Plus, Pro and Business have none.
Limits change often. Last checked Oct 3, 2026. Check chatgpt.com for your own account.
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