# TechCrunch — ChatGPT brings unlimited text chats to free users

- Company: TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
- Announced: 2026-08-06T17:34:42+00:00
- Category: model-update
- Subject: Reporting
- Models affected: GPT-5.6 Luna, GPT-5.6 Sol
- Coverage: Covered by 26 outlets
- Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/openai-brings-unlimited-chatgpt-text-chats-to-free-users/
- Record: https://forck.live/items/3640-chatgpt-brings-unlimited-text-chats-to-free-users

OpenAI is removing text chat limits for all ChatGPT users, with Free and Go users getting GPT-5.6 Luna as the default model and a new Think button, while Plus and Pro users get an upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol model and a thinking slider.

## Evidence

Verbatim from https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/openai-brings-unlimited-chatgpt-text-chats-to-free-users/:

> The new GPT-5.6 Luna model will power this experience and will be the default model for Free and Go users, replacing GPT-5.5.

## Around this story

Outlets this record can name and link:

- axios.com: https://axios.com/2026/08/06/openai-chatgpt-upgrades-luna-free-paid
- The Verge — OpenAI is giving ChatGPT free users unlimited text chats: https://theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/976239/openai-chatgpt-free-go-text-chats
- CNET — You Can Now Have Unlimited Text Chats Without Paying for ChatGPT - CNET: https://cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/free-chatgpt-users-unlimited-text-news
- The Decoder — OpenAI improves GPT-5.6 Sol in ChatGPT and restricts free users to its weakest model: https://the-decoder.com/openai-improves-gpt-5-6-sol-in-chatgpt-and-restricts-free-users-to-its-weakest-model
- Digital Trends — ChatGPT enables unlimited chats on free accounts and upgrades to newer models: https://digitaltrends.com/computing/chatgpt-opens-the-doors-for-unlimited-chats-on-free-accounts-and-upgrades-to-newer-models
- The New Stack — GPT-5.6 Sol just got better in one place and stayed the same everywhere else: https://thenewstack.io/gpt-sol-chatgpt-split
- Moneycontrol — OpenAI brings its latest GPT-5.6 Luna to free users; adds reasoning controls for paid subscribers with GPT 5.6 Sol- Moneycontrol.com: https://moneycontrol.com/technology/openai-brings-its-latest-gpt-5-6-luna-to-free-users-adds-reasoning-controls-for-paid-subscribers-with-gpt-5-6-sol-article-13997806.html
- 9to5Mac — OpenAI updating ChatGPT with a smarter GPT-5.6 Sol and unlimited free chats - 9to5Mac: https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/06/openai-updating-chatgpt-with-a-smarter-gpt-5-6-sol-and-unlimited-free-chats
- AppleInsider — New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts': https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/06/new-chatgpt-version-has-a-think-button-will-find-more-reliable-facts
- MacRumors — Free ChatGPT Users Get Unlimited Text Chats and GPT-5.6 Luna: https://macrumors.com/2026/08/06/chatgpt-free-unlimited-text-chats
- TestingCatalog AI News — OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5.6 Luna to Free ChatGPT users: https://testingcatalog.com/openai-is-rolling-out-gpt-5-6-luna-to-free-chatgpt-users
- BleepingComputer — OpenAI rolls out a major ChatGPT upgrade, even if you don’t pay for it: https://bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-rolls-out-a-major-chatgpt-upgrade-even-if-you-dont-pay-for-it
- RuntimeWire — OpenAI makes GPT-5.6 Luna the default for free ChatGPT users: https://runtimewire.com/article/openai-gpt-5-6-luna-free-chatgpt-default
- PYMNTS — OpenAI Drops ChatGPT Limits for Free Users and Upgrades Paid Tiers | PYMNTS.com: https://pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2026/openai-drops-chatgpt-limits-for-free-users-and-upgrades-paid-tiers
- Tech in Asia: https://techinasia.com/news/openai-rolls-out-gpt-5-6-sol-for-chatgpt
- Neowin: https://neowin.net/news/openai-announces-unlimited-gpt-56-luna-access-for-chatgpt-free-users
- Android Authority — OpenAI just made ChatGPT’s latest model more accessible to non-paying users: https://androidauthority.com/gpt-5-6-update-3695577
- Digit — ChatGPT Free users to get unlimited text chats as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 Luna: https://digit.in/news/general/chatgpt-free-users-to-get-unlimited-text-chats-as-openai-rolls-out-gpt-56-luna.html
- Unite.AI — OpenAI Gives Free ChatGPT Users Unlimited Text Chats on GPT-5.6 Luna: https://unite.ai/openai-gives-free-chatgpt-users-unlimited-text-chats-on-gpt-5-6-luna
- The Mac Observer: https://macobserver.com/news/chatgpt-gets-smarter-gpt-5-6-sol-and-unlimited-text-chats-for-free-users
- Business Today — OpenAI rolls out GPT 5.6 Luna as default ChatGPT model, removes text chat limits for free tier users - BusinessToday: https://businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/openai-rolls-out-gpt-5-6-luna-as-default-chatgpt-model-removes-text-chat-limits-for-free-tier-users-547871-2026-08-07
- Pulse 2.0 — OpenAI Improves GPT-5.6 Sol And Gives Free Users Unlimited GPT-5.6 Luna Text Chats: https://pulse2.com/openai-improves-gpt-5-6-sol-and-gives-free-users-unlimited-gpt-5-6-luna-text-chats
- Cyber Security News — OpenAI Expands GPT-5.6 Access to Free & Go Users With Unlimited Text Chats: https://cybersecuritynews.com/openai-expands-gpt-5-6-access
- WeRSM — ChatGPT Brings Unlimited Text Chats To Free Users: https://wersm.com/chatgpt-free-users-stop-counting-prompts
- iClarified — OpenAI Improves GPT-5.6 Sol, Expands ChatGPT Free Tier With Unlimited Text Chats: https://iclarified.com/101684/openai-improves-gpt56-sol-expands-chatgpt-free-tier-with-unlimited-text-chats
- The Hans India — ChatGPT Rolls Out Smarter Models, Unlimited Free Chats, and More for All Users: https://thehansindia.com/technology/tech-news/chatgpt-rolls-out-smarter-models-unlimited-free-chats-and-more-for-all-users-1106409
- OpenAI: https://openai.com/index/improving-gpt-5-6-sol-in-chatgpt
- Help Net Security — OpenAI drops ChatGPT text chat limits for free users, adds new safeguards for teens - Help Net Security: https://helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/07/openai-gpt-5-6-sol-luna-chatgpt-free-limits

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