Following the launch of GPT-5, users expressed discontent over its performance and reduced messaging capabilities compared to previous models. OpenAI responded by increasing message limits for Plus subscribers and allowing access to older models.

Altman and other OpenAI leaders took questions on Reddit on Friday, a day after the announcement of the new GPT-5 model. A quick glance through the comments revealed how many users preferred how older models like GPT-4.1, GPT-4.5 and 4o handled writing and other tasks. Some said the other models seemed more friendly and conversational than GPT-5.

At long last, GPT-5 has arrived — and it's free to all ChatGPT users.