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OpenAI to merge ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs into a single desktop experience

OpenAI said it will merge the Chat and Work tabs in the ChatGPT desktop app into one workspace, testing with select users before a wider rollout. ChatGPT and Codex will draw from a shared usage pool, while Codex stays separate and the Classic app is retired.

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Timeline · 14 reports

  1. 2026-11-02 20:07 · 9to5Mac
    OpenAI is retiring ChatGPT Classic app, will soon combine Chat and Work tabs in new app
  2. 2026-11-02 19:08 · Mashable AI
    ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs are merging. Here's what to know.
  3. 2026-11-02 18:48 · The Verge AI
    OpenAI is planning to combine ChatGPT chat and work.
  4. 2026-11-02 18:01 · ZDNET AI
    OpenAI will merge ChatGPT’s chat and work tabs – here’s when, and what to expect
  5. 2026-11-02 15:45 · DEV Community — AI
    OpenAI merges ChatGPT Chat and Work tabs into one workspace with a shared usage budget
  6. 2026-11-02 14:25 · Techmeme
    Email: OpenAI plans to merge ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs on desktop for select users before rolling it out widely; Codex "will remain a separate experience"
  7. 2026-11-02 13:57 · TechCrunch AI
    OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs
  8. 2026-11-02 13:57 · TechCrunch AI
    OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s Chat and Work tabs
  9. 2026-11-02 06:21 · Unite.AI
    OpenAI Sets Shared ChatGPT and Codex Usage Allowance for December
  10. 2026-11-02 04:06 · DEV Community — AI
    OpenAI Merges ChatGPT and Codex Into a Single Plan
  11. 2026-11-01 14:03 · DEV Community — AI
    OpenAI doubles Pro limits and merges ChatGPT and Codex usage
  12. 2026-11-01 09:44 · DEV Community — AI
    ChatGPT and Codex will share one usage allowance from December
  13. 2026-11-01 04:48 · r/ChatGPT
    What to expect about the up-coming merge of ChatGPT and Codex usage
  14. 2026-10-31 21:49 · Hacker News Front Page
    ChatGPT and Codex usage limits merging

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