The Sunset of OpenAI’s Promotional Quotas: A Shift in the ChatGPT Pro Pricing Matrix

Executive summary: OpenAI is ending a temporary promotional doubling of usage quotas for its intermediate $100/month Codex-focused tier on May 31, 2026; quotas will revert in June to the prior fivefold baseline with a 50% reduction in five-hour and weekly allotments, the $200 premier tier will see a minor reduction in its short-term five-hour multiplier while Plus accounts remain unchanged, and developers are publicly appealing for an extension though leadership has not responded.