I've been running into some frustrating rate limits while using ChatGPT Pro for Codex and Deep Research. While I get that computation costs can justify some limits, what's really annoying is when my queries just fail or certain buttons become inactive without any clear explanation about hitting a limit. I'd love to know what I can expect in terms of usage and when I can access these features again.
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As a Pro user, I haven't faced any rate limits myself. I typically use Deep Research a couple of times a day and make around 20-40 calls to Codex daily, each taking about 3-6 minutes. Maybe it varies by usage patterns? You might want to check your overall usage or see if there’s something specific triggering those limits.
There are a few key reasons that might trigger those rate limits. OpenAI mentions abusive usage or sharing account credentials can lead to restrictions. If you’re using multiple devices or apps at once, it can sometimes be flagged as suspicious activity, even if that's not your intent. Just stick to one app to avoid hitting those bumps.
I hear you! It can be super annoying when they don't provide clear communication on limits. Just for clarity, are you referring to the Plus subscription at $20 or the Pro plan at $200 per month? There seem to be more limitations with Plus rather than Pro.
OpenAI has actually published some specifics on rate limits for Deep Research Pro users—like 125 full queries and 125 light queries per month. You can find more about it in their FAQ section. A bit of transparency goes a long way, right?
Have you tried using both the browser and Windows apps simultaneously? That could potentially trigger the rate limits in less than 24 hours.