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ChatGPT — April 16, 2026
A new advertising experience for Free and Go plan users has begun rolling out in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. This change affects users without a paid subscription in these regions. All users on Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education plans will continue to enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free experience, maintaining the premium service quality.
Source: official ChatGPT & Codex release notes. Summaries are written from the official notes; see how we work.
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- Rolling out ads in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada
- We're beginning to roll out ads for users on Free and Go plans in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education plans do not have ads.
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