Codex reset radar
OpenAI resets Codex usage limits for all paid ChatGPT users every now and then, or drops a reset card into their accounts. We watch the announcements and log every one here.
Time since the last reset
Announced reset lands for all paid users. Tibo flagged this one the evening before as arriving by end of day US Pacific time, then confirmed it was done.
– days
61 since Sep 2025
Global 55Reset cards 6
– resets
Reset history
By announcement time, newest first
- Global reset
Announced reset lands for all paid users
Tibo flagged this one the evening before as arriving by end of day US Pacific time, then confirmed it was done.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Landed after Tibo said a global reset would arrive by the end of the day.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Reset card
Reset card for paid users
A one-time reset was added to paid accounts, to use whenever you hit a limit.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset after a community vote
Usage limits were reset for paid users after a public vote on X.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 4 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Took a few hours to reach every account. A follow-up fix covered Pro 500 users it missed.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Reset card
Reset card for paid users
A one-time reset was added to paid accounts, to use whenever you hit a limit. Spotted from users' usage meters before any announcement.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Usage limits refreshed for every paid Codex and ChatGPT Work user.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 4 days after the previous one
- Reset card
Reset card with GPT-6 Sol and Luna
A banked reset was loaded into paid accounts as GPT-6 Sol and Luna arrived in Codex.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 10 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset after GPT-6 Astra quality fixes
Limits were reset once fixes to Astra's answer quality had shipped.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 4 days after the previous one
- Global reset
One-time reset to keep using GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI applied a reset straight to Plus, Pro and Business accounts so people who burned through limits testing Astra could keep going. It could not be saved for later.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Reset card
Reset card for paid users
A one-time reset was added to paid accounts, to use whenever you hit a limit.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Reset card
Reset card for paid users
A one-time reset was added to paid accounts, to use whenever you hit a limit.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 4 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset for 25M active users
A celebration reset for all paid users as Codex passed 25 million active users.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset after fixing usage bugs
OpenAI fixed several bugs that made Codex use up limits too fast (looping background tasks, oversized context, extra subagents), then reset everyone.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
A celebration reset for ChatGPT Work and Codex users.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once. Spotted from users' usage meters before any announcement.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset after usage fixes
Limits were reset once fixes to how usage is counted had rolled out.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Reset card
Reset card for paid users
A one-time reset was added to paid accounts, to use whenever you hit a limit.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 8 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset for 15M active users
Tibo had promised a reset for each new million users; this one marked 15 million.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
The promised Monday reset
The second reset in three days, promised on August 8 and delivered at the end of Monday.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset to celebrate GPT-5.6 Sol
A reset for all paid users of Codex and ChatGPT Work.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 8 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset after a week of efficiency gains
Codex had become cheaper to run, so limits were reset for everyone.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Came with an update on how GPT-5.6 Sol uses your allowance.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Usage limits refreshed for every paid Codex and ChatGPT Work user.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset after an overnight outage
A make-good reset after Codex was down overnight.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 4 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset for 10M users
A milestone reset as Codex passed 10 million users.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 4 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Weekend reset for all paid users
A reset for all paid Codex and ChatGPT Work users heading into the weekend.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset for 9M users
A milestone reset as Codex passed 9 million users.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset for 8M users
A milestone reset as Codex passed 8 million users.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Reset card for 7M users
A banked reset was added to everyone's account to mark 7 million users.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X Same day as the previous one
- Global reset
Two resets on GPT-5.6 launch day
Limits were reset as the GPT-5.6 family reached Codex, and again later the same day.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Full reset for Codex and ChatGPT Work
A full usage reset the day before GPT-5.6 launched.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 10 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 9 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 14 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 8 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 7 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 19 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 7 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 4 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 7 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 7 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 5 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 16 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 1 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 2 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 68 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 5 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 3 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 14 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 10 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 17 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Tibo Sottiaux (Codex lead) on X 50 days after the previous one
- Global reset
Global reset for all paid users
Codex usage limits were refreshed for every paid user at once.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Codex reset?
Codex usage on ChatGPT plans is limited by a 5-hour window and a weekly window. A reset refreshes those windows early, so you get your full allowance back before the normal reset time.
What is the difference between a global reset and a reset card?
A global reset is applied to every eligible paid account at once and cannot be saved for later. A reset card (OpenAI calls it a banked reset) is stored in your account and you choose when to use it, from Settings → Usage in the Codex app, CLI or on the web.
How often does OpenAI reset Codex limits?
There is no schedule. Since September 2025 we have logged 55 global resets and 6 reset cards, about one every 6.5 days on average. Most were announced by Codex lead Tibo Sottiaux on X to celebrate user milestones and launches, or to make up for outages and usage bugs. Future resets are not guaranteed.
Which plans get Codex resets?
Resets have been given to paid ChatGPT plans that include Codex: Plus, the Pro tiers and Business. Free and Go do not include Codex usage. Eligibility can vary by plan, workspace and region.
Does a reset card expire?
Yes. Each banked reset shows its own expiry date in Settings → Usage. OpenAI says an expired reset cannot be restored or reissued, and support does not hand out manual resets.
Can I pay for a Codex reset?
Personal Plus and Pro accounts may see a "Buy an instant reset" option in usage settings. It pulls your next weekly allowance forward rather than adding extra usage, and your weekly reset date moves. Business and other workspace plans do not have it.
How do I check my Codex usage?
Open Settings → Usage in ChatGPT or the Codex app, or type /status inside a Codex CLI session. It shows how much of your 5-hour and weekly windows you have used and when they reset.