# ChatGPT: What's free in 2026 and what isn't? - Engadget

> ChatGPT: What's free in 2026 and what isn't? As of August 2026, you can send unlimited texts to ChatGPT. On August 6, OpenAI announced it was making a major change to rate limits for free and Go accounts.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2234173/chatgpt-free-features-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7ce4f576feff3e472a2e0d)
- **Published:** 2026-08-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #chatgpt #openai #ai
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