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# OpenAI Restores 5 Hour Plus Limit for Codex and Work, Exempting $100 Pro Tier

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**Published:** 2026-08-25T03:07:05.000Z
**Category:** Products
**Topics:** openai, gpt, codex

## Summary

OpenAI will reinstate a 5 hour usage cap for ChatGPT Plus users on the Codex and Work platforms on Aug 26\. The restriction applies to the entry\-level paid tier…

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/ai/update-openai-restores-5-hour-plus-limit-for-codex-and-work-exempting-10-f97532f8>)
- [Discussion](<https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49432879>)
- [Story source](<https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/24/openai-restores-5-hour-codex-and-work-limits-for-chatgpt-plus-users/>)