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OpenAI to merge ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs as Classic app retirement begins

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OpenAI is combining the Chat and Work tabs in its ChatGPT desktop app into a single experience, unifying ChatGPT and Codex, while retiring the separate ChatGPT Classic app in January. Some users report the merged experience already, with shared usage slated to start in December.

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Timeline · 5 reports

  1. 2026-11-03 09:53 · r/ChatGPT
    People who say they already got ChatGPT's chat and work merge keep reporting the same things. Here's what I'd save before it reaches your account
  2. 2026-11-03 08:42 · AI Insider
    OpenAI to Merge ChatGPT’s Chat and Work Tabs Into a Single Experience
  3. 2026-11-02 20:07 · 9to5Mac
    ChatGPT and Work are merging soon, while ChatGPT Classic retires in January
  4. 2026-11-02 20:07 · 9to5Mac
    OpenAI is retiring ChatGPT Classic app, will soon combine Chat and Work tabs in new app
  5. 2026-11-02 19:08 · Mashable AI
    ChatGPT's Chat and Work tabs are merging. Here's what to know.

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