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OpenAI to merge ChatGPT desktop app's Chat and Work tabs as Classic app retires in January

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OpenAI is preparing to combine the Chat and Work tabs in its ChatGPT desktop app into a single experience to simplify the software. Separately, users of the ChatGPT Classic app have been notified it will be retired in January.

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Timeline · 3 reports

  1. 2026-11-03 08:42 · AI Insider
    OpenAI to Merge ChatGPT’s Chat and Work Tabs Into a Single Experience
  2. 2026-11-02 20:07 · 9to5Mac
    ChatGPT and Work are merging soon, while ChatGPT Classic retires in January
  3. 2026-11-02 20:07 · 9to5Mac
    OpenAI is retiring ChatGPT Classic app, will soon combine Chat and Work tabs in new app

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