ChatGPT Go Subscription Now Available
OpenAI launched its $8 monthly ChatGPT Go subscription in teh United States and other regions on January 16, 2026, offering users substantially increased usage limits.
Details of the ChatGPT Go Plan
ChatGPT Go provides users with ten times more messages, file uploads, and image creation capabilities compared to the free version of ChatGPT. However, the subscription does not grant access to OpenAI’s most advanced reasoning models; it utilizes the GPT-5.2 Instant model.
Official Statement and Pricing
According to an OpenAI press release on January 16, 2026, “ChatGPT Go is designed for people who want expanded access to our latest model, GPT‑5.2 Instant, at a lower price point-more messages, more uploads, and more image creation.” The subscription costs $8 per month. Read the official proclamation here.
