# OpenAI Offers Unlimited Text Chats to Free ChatGPT Users

OpenAI has removed the daily message limit for free ChatGPT users, allowing unlimited text-based conversations. The change makes the free tier more useful and competitive, though it does not include access to advanced models or features.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/976239/openai-chatgpt-free-go-text-chats) — 2026-08-06T13:00:00-04:00
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/openai-brings-unlimited-chatgpt-text-chats-to-free-users/) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:34:42 +0000